Bayonet M.1898

Each federal state had its own preferences concerning equipment at the turn of the century. This was also the case with bayonets, called Seitengewehr in German, which means "protection arm" to be carried at the side of the body.

Original M.1898 Seitengewehr.

The basic rifle for the German Army at the outbreak of the Great War 1914 was M.1898 Mauser Gewehr. It was important for the Military to have equal length of rifle (including bayonet) as the main enemy - the French. The result was a long slender bayonet M1898.

Original photo of a Soldat with the M.1898 Seitengewehr.

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