Seitengewehr 98/05 Makers’ Information

Between 1906 and 1918 several million S98/05 were produced by 41 confirmed and identified makers. A number of these firms also completed construction of blade blanks provided by other makers. These relationships resulted in many instances of bayonets with double makers’ markings. Double markings are usually observed one on each side of the ricasso although overstamps have also been encountered. The primary makers’ mark is generally stamped to the reverse (left) ricasso although this practice was not always followed. Five firms have been identified as scabbard producers. Three of these concerns also manufactured bayonets while two were contractual producers of scabbards only.

Information is provided for each makers to include which model of bayonet was produced - aA (alter Art - old pattern) or nA (neuer Art - new pattern). “Saw-backs” indicates that the company manufactured that variation as well as plain blade bayonets. Double marking variations for each firm are also identified when applicable. No attempt has been made to identify every possible combination as far as trademark variation; primary producer; double marking; model (old, transitional, new); or blade type. Similarly, spine dates, royal cypher and/or Kingdom data is not included as this study is concerned with maker information. Details for private purchase Extra-Seitengewehr 98/05 “walking -out or dress bayonets” is also not included. The information below is compiled from a number of sources (published & unpublished) as well as personal research and observations. Comments welcome including examples/variations omitted or any errors.


Königliche Bayerische Gewehrfabrik Amberg, Amberg
- S98/05aA
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- All are double maker with F. Herder A. Sohn

Anker-Werke, Bielefeld
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with J. A. Henckels

J. H. Becker & Companie, Solingen
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with L. O. Dietrich

Ernst Busch & Companie, Solingen
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs

CITO, Cöln (*1)
- S98/05aA
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs

Alexander Coppel & Companie, Solingen
- S98/05aA
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Period documents indicate scabbard production

J. Corts Sohn & Companie, Remscheid
- S98/05aA
- Saw-backs

Deutsche Maschinenfabrik A.G. (DEMAG), Duisburg
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with H. Mundlos
- Some examples double marked with Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Companie (Knight's Head trademark at blade tang)

L. O. Dietrich & Companie, Altenburg
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with J. H. Becker
- Some examples double marked with Gottlieb Hammesfahr
- Some examples double marked with Gebrüder Hartkopf
- Some examples double marked with Hilger & Söhne
- Some examples double marked with Heinrich Kaufmann & Söhne

Dürkopp Werke A.G., Bielfeld
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with Gottlieb Hammesfahr
- Some examples double marked with Richard Abr. Herder
- Some examples double marked with F. Koeller

Carl Eickhorn & Companie, Solingen
- S98/05aA
- S98/05nA

Königliche Gewehrfabrik Erfurt, Erfurt
- S98/05aA
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with Fernando Esser
- Some examples double marked with Gottlieb Hammesfahr
- Some examples double marked with Hilger & Söhne

Fernando Esser & Companie, Elberfeld
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with Erfurt

Fichtel & Sachs A.G., Schweinfurt
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with F. Herder A. Sohn’s (Crossed Keys logo)

Frister & Rossmann, Berlin
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with J. A. Henckels

Carl Galle, Solingen
- S98/05nA
- All are double marked with Walter & Companie Möve-Werke

C. G. Haenel Waffen- und Fahrradfabrik A.G., Suhl
- S98/05aA
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs

Gottlieb Hammesfahr & Companie, Solingen-Foche
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with L. O. Dietrich
- Some examples double marked with Dürkopp Werke
- Some examples double marked with Erfurt
- Some examples double marked with Schubert und Salzer

Gebrüder Hartkopf, Solingen
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with L. O. Dietrich
- Some examples double marked with H. Mundlos
- Some examples double marked with Walter & Companie Möve-Werke

J. A. Henckels A.G. Zillingswerk, Solingen
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with Anker-Werke
- Some examples double marked with Frister & Rossmann

F. Herder A. Sohn, Solingen
- S98/05aA
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with Amberg
- Some examples double marked with Fichtel & Sachs

Richard Abr. Herder, Solingen
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with Dürkopp Werke
- Some examples double marked with H. Mundlos
- Some examples double marked with Weyersberg

Emil Hermes-Ern, Solingen
- S98/05nA
- All are double marked with H. Mundlos

Hilger & Söhne, Remscheid
- S98/05nA
- Double marked with Erfurt
- Double marked with L. O. Dietrich

F. W. Höller & Companie, Solingen
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs

E. & F. Hörster & Companie, Solingen
- S98/05aA
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs

Heinrich Kaufmann & Söhne K.G. Indiawerk, Solingen
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with L. O. Dietrich
- Some scabbards marked with their Encircled Cat logo

F. Koeller & Companie, Solingen-Ohligs
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with Dürkopp Werke

Kortenbach & Rauh K.G., Solingen-Weyer
- Scabbards only; some marked with their K&R logo

P. D. Lüneschloss & Companie, Solingen
- S98/05aA
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with H. Mundlos

Waffenfabrik Mauser A.G., Oberndorf (*2)
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some scabbards maker marked as well

Ernst Otto Mertens Kronoswerk, Solingen
- Scabbards only, some marked Kronos

H. Mundlos & Companie, Magdeburg
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with Gebrüder Hartkopf
- Some examples double marked with Deutsche Maschinenfabrik
- Some examples double marked with Richard Abr. Herder
- Some examples double marked with Emil Hermes-Ern
- Some examples double marked with P. D. Lüneschloss

Pack, Ohliger & Companie, Solingen
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs

V. Chr. Schilling & Companie, Suhl
- S98/05aA
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs

Schulte & Companie, Gevelsberg
- S98/05aA
- S98/05nA
- All are marked with Ferdinand Schleutermann’s (Trumpeting Angel logo)

Ferdinand Schleutermann & Companie, Remscheid-Hasten
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples marked with Schulte & Companie

Schubert und Salzer Maschinenfabrik, Chemnitz
- S98/05nA
- All are double marked with Gottlieb Hammesfahr

Simson & Companie, Suhl
- S98/05aA
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs

Richard Stock & Companie, Berlin-Marienfelde
- S98/05aA
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs

Walter & Companie Move-Werke, Mühlhausen
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with Carl Galle
- Some examples double marked with Gebrüder Hartkopf

Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Companie, Solingen
- S98/05aA
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with Deutsche Maschinenfabrik

Weyersberg & Companie, Solingen
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with Richard Abr. Herder

Unmarked - No Maker’s Marking
- S98/05aA
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs


(*1) - S98/05nA with Saw-Back bearing a maker’s mark of only CC (stacked C > C) have been reported. It is possible that this is an alternate marking for CITO-CÖLN however this has not been confirmed.

(*2) - These bayonets were actually manufactured by Unionwerk Mea G.m.b.H. Elektrotechnishe Fabrik Eisenwerk, Feuerbach under contract with Waffenfabrik Mauser. It is unclear if the Mauser marked scabbards were also manufactured by Unionwerk Mea. According to Jon Speed, approximately 1,106,000 Mauser marked 98/05 bayonets were produced from 1915 to ’18.

Well done Slash, for those who do not have the required reference materials - Carter in particular - this will be invaluable. Thanks for the considerable effort.

Vorontova, V.V., and D.V.Vorontova. 2015. "Штьіки Германии Модели Pfm 71/98, S.98/02, S.98/05" (German Bayonets Models Pfm 71/98, S.98/02, S.98/05) Moscow: Альбом (Album), show a 'Crossed keys / F.HERDER A.SN / SOLINGEN" scabbard marking at p.66.

Trajan

Hello Julian, You means probably Denis and Vitalij Voronov. They made a copy of Carter book about S98/05 bayonets.b.r.Andy
Thanks Slash for adding this info, about some firms i believe they are only endmontage firms as they got all parts for assembly. Many small firms produced parts for the assembly.

Just ran across this. Nice job Slash! Yup for those that don't have Carter's book, this is awesome!

Very helpful thread. Can someone sticky this?

Hello Slash. Your list is perfect. I would like to add a few my new discoveries


Anker-Werke, Bielefeld
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with J. A. Henckels
- Some examples double marked with F. Koeller & Co.

Frister & Rossmann, Berlin
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with J. A. Henckels
- Some examples double marked with Emil Hermes-Ern

Emil Hermes-Ern, Solingen
- S98/05nA
- Some examples double marked with H. Mundlos
- Some examples double marked with Frister & Rossmann

F.Koeller & Companie, Solingen-Ohligs
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples double marked with Dürkopp Werke
- Some examples double marked with Anker-Werke (Anchor trademark)

Unmarked - No Maker’s Marking
- S98/05aA
- S98/05nA
- Saw-backs
- Some examples marked Anker Werke (Anchor with A.W. trademark at blade tang)

Very nice this is wonderful information. Thank you very much for the effort you put into this work. BILL IN NC