World War I German sword bayonet and steel scabbard with leather frog for suspension. NOTE: Incorrect object ID written on the scabbard close to the rounded finial. Bayonet is identified as a "Deutsche Maschinenfabrik A.G. Duisburg" from stamping on the ricasso of blade. The spine is stamped with a crown above "W 15" to indicate model number. known as "butcher blade" bayonet for German Mauser rifles because of the width of the blade near the point, similar to butcher knives. The blade is single edged, widens towards the point, has deep fullers ground into both sides of the blade which begin right above the ricasso (unsharpened section at base of the blade). The blade has been service sharpened for use. The handle is steel and wood secured with screws, and has a locking mechanism on the back of the pommel (a deep groove and a spring button catch). The guard slopes downward to protect the fingers. suspension unit is made from thick pieces of leather folded over to create a belt loop, sewn and riveted with another loop to wrap around the top of the scabbard with an ovular hole in the center to accept the steel hook on the scabbard.
