Imperial German Model M1898/05 Butcher Blade Bayonet by Gottlieb Hammersfahr with Frog and Knot

The blade is generally clean, showing typical spots and surface dirt, but it is without nicks, chips or active rust. The ricasso bears the pyramid maker mark of the firm of Gottlieb Hammersfahr. The spine is undated but it has an imperial inspection mark. The bayonet is the model with a flash guard on the grip spine and with the vestigial “ears” of the muzzle ring. The wood grip plates show age and patina, with pock marks from field use, but they are without chips or cracks. The guard and the pommel show age and patina. The pommel bears a waffen amt inspection mark. The scabbard shows age and wear to the finish. The leather frog is dry and it shows age, but it remains pliable and complete. The bayonet knot exhibits age and soiling, but it is complete and intact. Overall the bayonet set is in very good field used condition.