Original German WWI WWII Reich’s Ministry of Aviation Marked M1898/05 n/A Butcher Bayonet by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie with Scabbard - Dated 1916

Original Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous WWI 98/05 Bayonet with post-war markings for the Reichsluftfahrtministerium, the German WWII Ministry of Aviation, which was in charge of development and production of all aircraft developed, designed, and built in Germany during the existence of the Third Reich, overseeing all matters concerning both military and civilian designs – it handled military aviation matters as its top priority, particularly for the Luftwaffe. The bayonet blade retains most of its postwar-applied factory darkening, and has a very nice set of original grooved wood grips, with denting and some small cracks and chips from wear. The hilt and crossguard are solid, though the finish is worn to a grayish patina from use and age. Bayonet lock is fully functional. The blade ricasso is maker marked: WEYERSBERGKIRSCHBAUM& CIESOLINGEN This company is a famous manufacturer of military swords and cutlery in Solingen, Germany - a city famous since the middle ages fo