German WWI Demag Trench Knife/Bayonet Mauser 1898

This is a World War I Imperial German Aufpflanzbarer Grabendolch or Fixable Trench Knife/Bayonet. The blued blade is 150mm long, double-edged, spear point, in excellent condition with no dings or sharpening, the handle and scabbard have been painted and give an overall length of 266mm. The ricasso is clearly and crisply marked on the reverse with the circular DEMAG “ DUISBURG makers logo, and on the obverse with the two line marking: GESETZLICH / GESCHUTZT. The spine of the blade has a crisp Imperial German proof mark, just in front of the steel cross guard. The bayonet locking mechanism is fully functional and mechanically excellent and the locking button and stud work as they should. The original steel scabbard is in good condition and is missing the leather hanging belt loop etc. This is an nice example of a scarce WWI Imperial German Fixable Trench Knife/Bayonet and one to add to your collection.