Germany, Ss. A Rare Sawback Bayonet, By Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie Republic of the black wool base is

the black wool base is a patchwork as evidenced by the various pieces glued together on the reverse

measuring 116 mm x 77 mm

some mothing and material fatigue evident

3 mm x 84 mm

crazing and repair evident on the arms

Germany, Ss. A Rare Sawback Bayonet, By Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie Republic of the black wool base is(Waffen SS Bajonett). A rare and well preserved combat bayonet issued to Waffen SS personnel, measuring 41 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm long magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower, and is topped by sharp serrated teeth on the upper edge. The blade is stamped on the reverse ricasso with the makers mark of Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co., Solingen, and on the obverse with a serial number of 4384 H. It