WW1 German 98/05 “Butcher” Bayonet by Alex Coppel – 1915

This is an excellent example of the iconic German WW1 98/05 bayonet, often referred to by collectors as the “butcher bayonet.” The bright clean blade is in superb condition, coming to a fine sharp tip. It is clearly maker-marked “Alex Coppel, Solingen” – one of the prolific and highly regarded Solingen manufacturers of the period. The spine bears the crown over a “W”, the date 15 (1915), along with an inspection stamp, confirming its wartime issue. The wooden grips remain in excellent condition, showing no damage, and are firmly secured by two screw bolts. The rifle retaining button is fully functional and also bears an inspection stamp, with two additional inspection marks to the top of the pommel. The scabbard is undented and in superb condition, still retaining the majority of its original bluing. The throat screw is present, and further inspection marks can be found both at the throat and lower scabbard ball. The blade fits the scabbard perfectly. Overall, this is a fine condition WW1 German 98/05 Bayonet. We sell to the USA, Europe, and most worldwide destinations. All items are securely packed for safe transit.