Seitengewehr model 1898 (neuer Art) shortened

Shortened S98

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Bayonet S98 shortened

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Manufacturer Mark: C.G.HAENEL, SUHL on the S98 blade

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Unit mark – Infanterie-Regiment Freiherr Hiller von Gärtringen (4. Posensches) Nr. 59

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Production date W06 – 1906 on the German quillback bayonet S98

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Inspection marks on the slotted screw of S98

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TYPE: Bayonet S98 neuer Art (new pattern) shortened
UNIT MARKS: 59.R.1.249.760. – which means 1 Kompanie of Infanterie-Regiment Freiherr Hiller von Gärtringen (4. Posensches) Nr. 59. This regiment was located in Deutsch-Eylau and Soldau.
MANUFACTURER: C.G.HAENEL, SUHL
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: “W06” – 1906
COMMENTS: The bayonet has probably two weapon numbers 249 and 760.