WW1 Imperial German Sawback Bayonet With Frog

This WW1 Imperial German Sawback Bayonet with Frog is an original edged weapon issued to German forces during the First World War. The bayonet features a distinctive sawback blade, designed for utility tasks such as cutting wood, in addition to serving as a combat weapon. The steel blade typically measures approximately 14–18 inches in length and is fitted with a saw-toothed spine. The handle is constructed with contoured wooden grips secured by steel rivets, and the crossguard includes a muzzle ring for attaching to a compatible rifle, usually the Mauser Gewehr 98. Accompanying the bayonet is a period leather frog, used to secure the bayonet to a soldier’s belt for ready access. Sawback bayonets were controversial during their service due to the nature of wounds produced, leading to their restricted use later in the war. This example represents a standard model of its type, reflecting typical Imperial German manufacture and military specifications from the WW1 era.