Bayonets of Imperial Germany 1871-1918

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I did some research on S98 bayonet and most sites and authors stated, the sawback was for Pioneers (Engineers) and MG units since both units had to cut away brush and it was issued to NCOs which became a status symbol of their rank. I have one in very nice condition.

Originally Posted by skeeter4206

Funny you bring up bayonets. I was in books a million last night here near charlotte and I found a book about bayonets that I bought for like 18 bucks I think. I bought a S98/14 bayonet for the Gewehr 98. It has the sawback blade on it, which I didn't know anything about it.

Well come to find out they made two different kinds. One with the sawback and one without. The sawback was made for the pioneers and the other was for the infantry units.

I was curious about the pioneers, what did they do?