Original Dutch M1895 Infantry T-Back sword bayonet by HEMBRUG, offered here with its original scabbard. This example shows honest overall wear consistent with service, while retaining strong originality throughout. A solid, un-messed-with piece that presents very well.

Blade

Single-edge T-back blade with clear HEMBRUG maker mark to the ricasso. A Crown/Z inspection mark is present at the rear of the blade heel, with a further Crown/Z proof also visible on the back of the blade. The blade retains the majority of its original blued finish, with no evidence of post war polishing.

Hilt & Grips

Original wooden grips in good, honest condition, showing expected service wear. The locking mechanism is present and functioning as it should. A silver-painted “65” is visible on the pommel, most likely a rack or inventory number. The crossguard carries a serial number that reads “5954,” along with an additional “B” mark.

Scabbard

Original scabbard displaying clear period wear, with heavier use evident toward the lower portion near the tip. The rear of the scabbard carries several stamped numbers, appearing to include more than one serial or inventory marking. The front shows a stamped “CW”. The retaining strap that would normally secure the bayonet at the hilt is no longer present, consistent with age and service use. All rivets at the upper scabbard fitting remain intact and original.

Overall

A genuine and honest example of a Dutch M1895 bayonet by HEMBRUG, showing good untouched condition across blade, hilt, and scabbard. The combination of clear maker mark, multiple inspection stamps, rack numbering, makes this a collector-worthy piece.

Historical Note

The Dutch M1895 bayonet was introduced for use with the Mannlicher M1895 rifle and is distinguished by its long T-section blade, a design typical of late 19th- and early 20th-century infantry sword bayonets. Production by HEMBRUG began in 1904 at the Artillerie-Inrichtingen in Zaandam, marking the Netherlands’ move from reliance on foreign contractors to domestic military manufacture. These bayonets remained the standard long infantry pattern of the Dutch Army in the years leading up to and during the First World War.

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