Norwegian version

The S84/98 bayonet exists in three main variations. The two first were used in WWI, the third variant became the German Armys standard bayonet during WWII.

The first variety has a hump on the pommel, like on a Spanish M1893 bayonet. The second variation is very similar to the third, but with imperial stamps and only with wooden grips.

The bayonet was primarily issued to cavalry (Uhlan and Kürassier), artillery and Machinegun troops, to those who needed lighter weapons.

Kürassiers armed with Kar98A and S84/98 bayonets. It is not known when the picture was taken, but judging from the uniforms the picture was most likely taken in 1914 or 1915.

S84/98, variant number 2, from Albert at the Somme in France. The bayonet has damage that most likely stems from an explosion. Deep gouges are in the scabbard, possibly from shrapnel. The steel inside the pommel har been broken, which requires great force, and this gives the bayonet its slanting appearance. 

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