Original German WWI M1898/05 a/A Butcher Sawback Bayonet with "High Horns" by Simson & Co. - dated 1915 Breda M-37 and you can still see

and you can still see the dotted lines where this example was cut

made to combat issues with the Hanovarian and other Catch systems

an oxidized silver shield bearing the image of an erect soldier wearing an overcoat and carrying a rifle

which definitely classes this as a Wakizashi

Finally and most important the scabbard bears a magnificent nickel plated spread Eagle over Swas badge denoting the weapons use by the Don Cossacks

Original German WWI M1898/05 a/A Butcher Sawback Bayonet with "High Horns" by Simson & Co. - dated 1915 Breda M-37 and you can still seeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the M 1898 05 Bayonet (Seitengewehr), which was the most common German Bayonet of the First World War. It was intended for use on the standard issue service rifle of Imperial Germany: the Mauser designed Gewehr 98 (GEW 98). It features a heavy 14. 5 inch steel blade with distinct bulge toward the point, giving extra weight and power to the business end, known as a "butcher blade". This