TYPE: Bayonet M1871
UNIT MARKS: 157.R.R.174. – which means Rekrutendepot of 4. Schlesisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 157, weapon number 174. The scabbard is mark 157.R.E.4.181., which means 4 Kompanie of Ersatz Bataillon of 4. Schlesisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 157. The regiment stationed in Brieg (Brzeg).
MANUFACTURER: GEBR. SIMPSON, SUHL and ERFURT
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: “W78″ – 1878
COMMENTS: The unit numbers on the bayonet and scabbard are differ slightly (same Regiment).