German (Badisches) M 1871 bayonet by E.WILHELM-SUHL, Unit marked. (ABCN129)(K366)(JN78-1)
Mauser M71 rifle/Mauser M71/84 rifle / Werder M1869 Rifle. Excellent+ bright finished fullered blade with German makers name and residence: E. WILHELM over SUHL on the ricasso. Blade spine is very crisp marked and dated: Crown over W over 73 over a German inspection marking. Excellent brass grip with external spring. Excellent bright finished steel crossguard with quillon and muzzle ring. MRD 17,4 mm. Crossguard is unit marked: 111. R.R. 61. (= 111 Infantry Reserve Regiment Markgraf Ludwig Wilhelm. (3. Badisches) 61e Battalion. Home base: Rastatt )
No scabbard.
The infantry Regiments in the Prussian army No. 109, 110, 111, 114, 115 were from the Kingdom of Baden.
Very nice example!