This steel hilt ersatz bayonet was made in Germany in the early years of WW1 and is one of the rarer of the ersatz bayonets. The height of ersatz bayonet manufacturing was 1916, as the Imperial German war machine rushed to equip the huge number of new troops. This pattern of ersatz bayonet has been designated under Carter’s classification as EB25.
The 316mm single-edged blade has a flat spine above a deep single fuller and terminates in a double-edged spear point. The blade retains its full length (it wasn't shortened for Turkish use) and is in good condition with minimal speckles of tarnish. The spine and ricasso both bear inspection stamps.
The cast steel hilt is in excellent condition and has been re-painted. The long muzzle ears, false cross guard and birds-beak pommel are characteristic of the EB25. The press-stud attachment mechanism is in perfect working order. The blade is held firmly within the steel grip.
The bayonet is complete with its original Ersatz scabbard which has been re-painted. The bayonet sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is a highly desirable and rarely encountered Great War ersatz bayonet in very good condition and guaranteed genuine.
£295.00
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