WW1 Imperial German Model 1898 Pipe Back Bayonet Regtly Marked & Leather Scabbard

WW1 Imperial German Model 1898 Pipe Back Bayonet Regtly Marked & Leather Scabbard Leather scabbard in good solid condition. 20.5 inch blade, 26 inches overall appx The WW1 Imperial German Model 1898 Pipe Back Bayonet is a remarkable piece of military history, notable for its durable design and historical significance. This bayonet features a 20.5-inch blade with a distinctive pipe back, contributing to the overall length of approximately 26 inches. The blade is reg marked, indicating its origin and authenticity as a wartime artifact. Accompanying the bayonet is its original leather scabbard, which remains in good, solid condition despite its age. The scabbard’s robust construction has preserved the bayonet well, making this a prized collectible for enthusiasts of military history and memorabilia. This bayonet would have been standard issue for German infantry during the harsh conditions of World War I, reflecting both the craftsmanship and the tumultuous era from which it came.