Lot 104
Imperial German WWI Bayonet Lot: S.14 by Bayard and Metal Ersatz Bayonet
Ausruf: $100
Imperial German WWI Bayonet Lot: S.14 by Bayard and Metal Ersatz Bayonet
Two Imperial German WWI bayonets. First example is a scarce S.14 bayonet by Bayard of Liège Belgium. 43cm (16-7/8") overall; blade in good condition has a few light blemishes, with the square-end fullers associated with Bayard produced S.14 bayonets; ricasso has maker knight on horseback trademark with "BAYARD", spine has Imperial inspection stamp. Hilt has oval crossguard with short muzzle rest. Two-piece wood scale grips show normal light wear. Hilt has moderate pitting on the pommel and guard. Scabbard has blackened finish. Orders for the Seitengewehr 1914 were placed in October / November 1914 when the Kaiser's Army was scrambling to acquire an estimated one million extra bayonets to equip the rapidly expanding ranks.
Second is a simple metal hilt ersatz bayonet; 43cm (~17") overall with an unfullered blade that shows light age spots throughout. Hilt has crossguard with open top muzzle ring and a crown over "W" marking on the side. Scabbard has plumb patina where it was exposed and traces of feldgrau finish visible where it was once protected by a belt frog. $200 - $300