Demag crank handle bayonet question

[Lithgow1918]

Curious about this “crank handle” bayonet. I know there are several variations of markings on these, and I have been debating the authenticity of this example.

The good
Hollow rivets
Star buttons
Mix of green and black/grey paint
Painted scabbard

The bad
No spine marking
Not enough tilt on cross guard
Asterisk instead of stars (As I understand it some originals, but most reproductions use stars instead of asterisks between demag and duisburg)

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Thanks for any help!

[rbminis]

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[Gwar]

Just a thought, perhaps threads like these should be closed by the Mod and the OP should be required to start a new thread or have the thread removed altogether, as a researcher (other topics) it is loathsome to view a thread like this in the future and there is a cup full of nothing, just my two cents, for future reference.. G

[AndyB]

From the details it looks ok to me, but is not state buyed so not inspector proofed, so this is mostly a private purchase. tip of blade looks blunted.

[Lithgow1918]

My mistake with the image hosting, tried it through the sight but it was limiting the number of pictures I could add. Been a while since I've come around besides lurking but uploading the pictures to the site for posterity makes perfect sense as that's how I get much of my information. Won't happen again.

[Lithgow1918]

Tip is blunted, but have heard varying things on the authenticity of those without inspector marks on spines. Overall it does have a very good appearance, I wouldn't hesitate if it weren't for the markings. Thanks for the help!

[Anderson]

I would say it's authentic period knife. Absence of fraktur mark simply means it was not part of a Government contract order. Could have be sold in an outfitter shop and still ended up in the trenches.

[MAP]

Just a thought, perhaps threads like these should be closed by the Mod and the OP should be required to start a new thread or have the thread removed altogether, as a researcher (other topics) it is loathsome to view a thread like this in the future and there is a cup full of nothing, just my two cents, for future reference.. G

Thanks G for posting the photos