Hello folks. I recently came into a pretty large group of edged weapons, and among them I found a couple very nice 98/05 "Butcher" type bayonets. This example originally had a saw-back spine that was removed prior to the blade being blued. The entire bayonet has a nice blue finish, and the spine-markings are mostly gone. There is however, a large "R.L.M" stamp (ReichsLuftMinisterium-I presume) on the side opposite the maker's mark (Waffenfabrik Mauser). Additionally, there's a small "X" stamped into the half-moon rifle barrel (ring) cut. The scabbard is un-marked w/ the exception of a three digit serial number stamped into the ball finial. Would this qualify as a Weimar era piece? My assumption is that it would pre-date the III Reich in this configuration. By the way, sorry 'bout the crappy photos...lighting here leaves a lot to be desired. Thanks!
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Milton,
You have a proper rework for the Reichs Luft Ministerium. This was the cover name for the resurgent Luftwaffe so I would say your bayonet is really a Weiimar - NS Zeit bayonet.Comment
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Thanks Schupo. Appreciate it! In your opinion, would an Imperial vintage frog have been utilized w/ this piece?Comment
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Yes, it could have been carried over from Imperial times along with the bayonet.Comment
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Thanks again!Comment
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