WW1 Imperial German Rural Police Bayonet With Scabbard Maker WKC Distributor Muhlenfeld Barmen

This WW1 Imperial German Rural Police bayonet is an authentic edged weapon produced during the First World War for use by rural police units in the German Empire. The bayonet was manufactured by WKC (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie.), a well-known Solingen maker, and is marked as being distributed by Muhlenfeld Barmen, indicating its issue to governmental agencies. The bayonet features a fullered steel blade typically finished in bright or polished metal, paired with a sturdy steel scabbard. The grips are composed of pressed chequered wood, secured by rivets, and the hilt includes a steel crossguard and pommel with a working release catch. German police bayonets of this era were designed for both ceremonial and functional purposes, with blade lengths and fittings conforming to prescribed police standards. This example provides insight into the armament of rural law enforcement during the late Imperial German period.