Germany, Imperial. An M1898 Bayonet, by Simson & Co. Newly Listed bronze and enamelled veteran's insignia

bronze and enamelled veteran's insignia on a die-stamped metal base

worn on original ribbon with brooch suspension bar bearing two bars on the obverse

4mm (h – inclusive of integral ring)

A dagger strap

Germany, Imperial. An M1898 Bayonet, by Simson & Co. Newly Listed bronze and enamelled veteran's insignia(Heer Bajonett M1898). An extremely well preserved M1898 bayonet, measuring 68 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 52. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains unspoiled factory original sharpening to the tip. A wide fuller runs the majority of the length of each side of the blade. Stamped onto the obverse ricasso is a makers mark of SIMSON & SO., SUHL. Otherwise unmarked, it sits securely within a