A very attractive and honest First World War German S84/98 bayonet, dated 1917, and produced by Gerbr. Heller, Marienthal. This example presents extremely well for a wartime piece and is particularly interesting due to the matching serial number 2437 appearing on both the blade and scabbard.

Blade
The blade remains in very pleasing condition for a WWI example. It is clean and bright showing minor service wear. The edge has been period sharpened, which has since softened over time, but shows no signs of post war sharpening abuse. The ricasso is clearly marked Gerbr. Heller, Marienthal, with the serial number 2437 stamped. The spine carries the imperial crown over W with the date 17, indicating 1917 manufacture, along with an inspection stamp.

Hilt & Grips
The hilt is fitted with attractive light-coloured wooden grips which remain in excellent condition, showing very minor service wear and no damage. The original screw bolts remain in place, with the rifle retaining button being fully functional, and the reverse of the hilt showing an inspection stamp.

Scabbard
The bayonet is accompanied by its correct steel scabbard which remains in excellent condition for a First World War example. The scabbard retains a pleasing period finish with no dents or damage, with the throat screw being present. On the rear of the scabbard the serial number 2437 is stamped, matching the blade. This is not a marking style normally encountered on these bayonets, though the photographs clearly show it to be a genuine period stamping, adding an interesting talking point to the piece. The bayonet sits snugly in the scabbard with a good, secure fit.

Overall
A very nice WWI German S84/98 bayonet dated 1917, by Gerbr. Heller, Marienthal, with the added interest of a matching serial number 2437 to blade and scabbard.

Historical Note
The S84/98 bayonet was the standard bayonet used by German forces during the First World War with the Gewehr 98 rifle. Produced by numerous makers across Germany, wartime examples such as those dated 1917 were manufactured in large quantities to meet the demands of the German army during the later years of the conflict, but still remain hard to find in good condition.

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