German WWI M1898 Bayonet with Engraved Blade

This long infantry bayonet features a slender, single-edged steel blade decorated with commemorative engravings, wooden grip scales, and a steel-mounted leather scabbard. The metal components show light surface cleaning. Produced during the Imperial German era, this M1898 quillback bayonet was carried by soldiers during the First World War. Engraved examples were typically purchased as private commemorative souvenirs of military service. The blade features decorative scrollwork and military motifs, remaining bright and well-preserved. The leather scabbard remains supple with solid stitching, and the metal mouth and tip fittings are firmly attached.