TYPE: Bayonet S98 neuer Art (new pattern)
UNIT MARKS: 99.R.2.229 – which means 2 Kompanie of 2. Oberrheinisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 99. This regiment was located in Zabern und Pfalzburg.
MANUFACTURER: ALEX.COPPEL, SOLINGEN
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: “W08” – 1908
COMMENTS: None
Hello,
I have a boyonet that looks exactly like yours, but mine has only one marking that I can see. It looks like a knight’s head and partial bust on one side of the blade. Would you let me know if you are familiar with it?
Thank You,
Joe
Hello Joe,
I know this marking – it is a Weyersberg Kirschbaum german manufacturer of the swords and bayonets. The knight’s head and partial bust were very often used for marking private bayonets. In my opinion you have a private (dress) bayonet S98.
Milosz
I have an S98nA with a marking of two squirrels back to back. There is what looks to be an “O. E.” under the mark. I don’t know that mark and I can’t find any other identifiers.
Hi Sam,
Sorry, for my delay I was on holiday.
The signature of two squirrels and letters C.E indicate for manufacturer Carl Eickhorn.
If I remember correctly all bayonets S98 manufactured by Carl Eickhorn were dress (parade) bayonets.
That means you have dress S98 bayonet.
I hope it will help you.
Regards,
Milosz