Original Rare German WWI Mauser S-15 Gottcho Seitengewehr 15 Bayonet with Wraparound Grip & Steel Scabbard Category_MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets which is marked for C

which is marked for C

The plaque features a 4 5/8" wide non-magnetic plated metal plate embossed with a prone soldier firing an Maxim MG 08/15

The reverse exterior of the Helmet features a B

The bore remains mostly bright but is heavily worn

Original Rare German WWI Mauser S-15 Gottcho Seitengewehr 15 Bayonet with Wraparound Grip & Steel Scabbard Category_MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets which is marked for COriginal 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