98/05 RLM stampet butcher, what do you think ?

[hbhansen]

Thanks Richie
The deal is done, and know I wait......................
Best
Henrik

[hbhansen]

It arrived today. It has got some rust but overall condition is OK, I'm very happy with it.
The frog and scabbard has obviously been together forever. I can not move it at all !! It's a very tight fit. I'm sure that it's a K98's frog. You can see in my pictures that it has opened a bit at the bottom. Also the hole at the front, is made bigger for it to fit. On the back is a makers mark, that I can't figure out. Also a date is stamped on the back, I think it's 1937. How long where these bayonets in use ?
The RLM-stamp looks genuine too.
The ball at the end of the scabbard, has got "50" stamped on one side and "883." on the other, any thoughts on the stamps ?
Best
Henrik

[Richie B]

Henrik

Glad you got it !

Not sure how long these were in service with the Luftwaffe but they were certainly still used in 1943.

[hbhansen]

Thanks Richie. Great picture

[hbhansen]

Thanks Richie. Great picture
Do you have more pics of the Butcher in wear (WWII) ?

[Richie B]

Thanks Richie. Great picture
Do you have more pics of the Butcher in wear (WWII) ?

That's the only one I've ever found but you might like this one - Berlin Police in 1923

[hbhansen]

Nice !
Thanks !

[Sleepwalker]

RLM marked S98/05 are not for the Luftwaffe... (how has this create??? ) ... there were used by SHD and Wach- und Sicherungsdienst of the Luftschutz. The Luftschutz stands under the control of the RLM.

[Larry C]

Quite an example!!..Thanks for sharing!

[timothy]

Nice early Luftwaffe 98/05 these are getting difficult to find never were that many. George Wheeler in Seitengewher has a lot on them as already mentioned. timothy