Original Rare German WWI Mauser S-15 Gottcho Seitengewehr 15 Bayonet with Wraparound Grip & Steel Scabbard Edged Weapons The term translates to crane

The term translates to crane or heron in English

and marked with a lovely regimental emblem

The two holes indicate that the blade has been refit at least once

The Division fought south in an attack designed to help wipe out the bulge and bring First Army's line abreast of Patton’s Third Army fighting northward toward Houffalize

This helmet shell

Original Rare German WWI Mauser S-15 Gottcho Seitengewehr 15 Bayonet with Wraparound Grip & Steel Scabbard Edged Weapons The term translates to craneOriginal Item: Only One Available. At the outset of WWI, many countries found themselves ill equipped for the long term conflict, as both men and arms were rapidly depleted by trench warfare. Due to this, Germany started making many Ersatz (replacement) Bayonets, designed to fit the Mauser rifle. These were sometimes crudely made new items, or more often were re worked swords and longer bayonets from the past. Additionally, the great need caused some