WW1 German EB47 Ersatz Bayonet & Troddel

A wholly original Imperial German ersatz bayonet with its original leather frog and troddel (knot), the bayonets grips are the pressed steel type and retain much of their factory applied paint finish, still with a good working release button.
The fullered blade remains at full factory length being 12 1/4 inches (312 mm) long and is in very good condition, still with dried grease in places, the spine bears a gothic letter "E" with a crown above.
The steel scabbard is free from dings, now with paint loss.
The undisturbed leather frog displays signs of age but remains in good firm condition and quite supple, the troddel is a bit thread bare in places but totally original, a most appealing ersatz bayonet, a true bring back example.
This variant of ersatz bayonet has been catalogued by Carter as type EB47.
Sorry Mainland UK sale only, must be over 18yrs of age, photo I.D (passport/driving license) is required.

Code: 51229