German Bayonet Manufacturers and Their Codes

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Here is a quick reference on the codes used by the manufacturers of the S84/98 III field bayonet before and during WWII.

S codes used on bayonets between years 1934 - 1937
S/155 - E.u.F. Hörster Waffenfabrik, Solingen
S/172 - Carl Eickhorn Stahlwarenfabrik, Solingen
S/173 – Alexander Coppel GmbH (Alcoso), Solingen
S/174 – WKC/Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie, Solingen
S/175 - F.W.Höller Waffenfabrik, Solingen
S/176 – Paul Weyersberg & Co., Solingen
S/177 - Ernst Pack und Söhne, Solingen
S.178 - Gebr.Heller, Marienthal
S/184 - Josua Corts und Sohn, Remscheid
S/185 - Elite-Diamantwerk, Siegmar-Schönau bei Chemnitz
S.238 - Dürkopp Werke Actiengesellschaft, Bielefeld
S/239 - Rich.Abr. Herder, Solingen
S/240 - Friedrich Herder und Sohn, Solingen
S/241 - Clemen & Jung Waffen und Metallwarenfabrik, Solingen
S/242 - Berg & Co. Solingen-Ohligs
S/244 - Mundlos AG Nähmaschinenfabrik, Magdeburg Nord
S/245 - J.Sch. - Jetter und Scheerer, Tuttlingen

Bayonet makers marked their full name on bayonets between the years of 1937 - 1940/41
Berg & Co.
Clemen & Jung
Coppel G.m.b.H.
Jos. Corts
Dürkopp
Carl Eickhorn
Elite Diamant
Gebr. Heller
F.W. Höller
E.u.F. Hörster
F. Herder
Rich Abr. Herder
Mundlos
E. Pack & Söhne
J.Sch.
P. Weyersberg
W.K.C.
Maschinenhaus Ferlach – Kärnten, Ostmark – was the only manufacturer to use a logo with no name on their blades and scabbards in 1940. (see the attached picture at the bottom of this posting)

Letter Codes used in the remaining years of WWII
ab - Mundlos AG, 1941/44
agv - Berg & Co., 1941/mid 1944 then switched to pyy
asw - E.u.F Hörster, 1941/mid 1944 then switched to sgx
bym - Maschinenhaus Ferlach, 1941/45
can - Aug. Wallmeyer, Eisenach-Thüringen 1944 replacement scabbards only
clc - Richard Abr. Herder, 1941/44
cof - Carl Eickhorn, 1940/45
cqh - Clemen & Jung, 1941/44
crs - Paul Weyersberg & Co., 1940/45
cul - Ernst Pack & Söhne, 1940/44
cvl - WKC, 1940/45
ddl - Josua Corts, 1941/44
ffc - Friedrich Abr. Herder und Söhne, 1941/44
fnj - Alexander Coppel Gmbh, 1941/44
fze - F.W. Höller, 1941/44
i - Elite Diamant, 1941 only
jwh - Staatliche Waffenfabrik, Chatellerault, France 1941/44
pyy - Berg & Co., late 1944 only
sgx - E.u.F Hörster, 1944/45
Hope this is of some help. Any errors or corrections, let me know and I will make the necessary changes.​


Maschinenhaus Ferlach
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Humbarger said:
Is there a list of manufactures in order of their rariety?
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Mike Welser's book "Reichswehr and Wehrmacht Bayonets 1920-1945" provides a general list of rarity rankings. Although it's not all-inclusive, it can get you started. The book is relatively inexpensive and available directly from Mike. PM me if you want his mailing address. To delve further into the subject, George Wheeler's book is a must - "Seitengewehr: History of the German Bayonet 1919-1945".
 
Humbarger said:
Is there a list of manufactures in order of their rariety?
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Rarity of 1944 dated S84/98 by maker/code based on serial numbers extensions and examples produced. Listed from least to largest number produced with some of the most common variations included.

44pyy - Berg & Co. (second code)
44cvl - WKC (rivet grip variation only)
44cqh - Clemen & Jung
jwh44 - Staatliche Waffenfabrik
44fze - F.W. Höller
44sgx - E.u.F Hörster (second code)
44ddl - Josua Corts
44agv - Berg & Co.
44.cul - Ernst Pack & Söhne
ab44 - Mundlos AG
44asw - E.u.F Hörster (rivet grip variation only)
bym44 - Maschinenhaus Ferlach
44ffc - Friedrich Abr. Herder und Söhne
clc44 - Richard Abr. Herder
43/44asw - E.u.F Hörster (double date variation only)
44crs - Paul Weyersberg & Co.
44fnj - Alexander Coppel GmbH
44cvl - WKC
cof44 - Carl Eickhorn
44asw - E.u.F Hörster
 
chart

Hello Gents,

is there also a chart with the production numbers of the Bayonets produced from 1934 to 1937?

Like in Volume IIb.

Kind regards
Uli
 
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Cool. I found out who made my 43 asw and my S/184 G

What does the G signify on the S/184 G marked bayonet? Is that a date code?

Somewhere around here I have a box of WW2 German 98k bayonets, I'll have locate it and see who the manufacturers of them are.
 
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Marcus said:
What does the G signify on the S/184 G marked bayonet? Is that a date code?.
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K is the date code for 1934. G indicates 1935. These were the only date codes used with the S.84/98.
 
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"Maschinenhaus Ferlach – Kärnten, Ostmark – was the only manufacturer to use a logo with no name on their blades and scabbards in 1940."
The pictured logo is a caligraphic letter M for Maschinenhaus.Similar designation was used on prewar M1895 production.
 
Can anyone identify this bayonet's markings?

Hi folks, I am Steve and I'm new to your site... I've made an introduction on the home page and this is my first post with you all...
I recently acquired some WWI-2 items and one of the items is an 84/98 bayonet. However, none of the marking that I'm seeing on the item match what I am seeing in any of the archive that I've been able access. Hopefully, someone here can share their knowledge and help to identify what I have here? Sorry for the fuzzy pics!84-98_pic-2.jpg
 

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You have there a 43asw bayonet, as there is a 3127pp range and WaA519, You should look at opposite blade near crossguard, i asume there were wood grips. b.r.Andy
 
My Dad brought back a BFP 44 fze

Slash said:
Rarity of 1944 dated S84/98 by maker/code based on serial numbers extensions and examples produced. Listed from least to largest number produced with some of the most common variations included.

44pyy - Berg & Co. (second code)
44cvl - WKC (rivet grip variation only)
44cqh - Clemen & Jung
jwh44 - Staatliche Waffenfabrik
44fze - F.W. Höller
44sgx - E.u.F Hörster (second code)
44ddl - Josua Corts
44agv - Berg & Co.
44.cul - Ernst Pack & Söhne
ab44 - Mundlos AG
44asw - E.u.F Hörster (rivet grip variation only)
bym44 - Maschinenhaus Ferlach
44ffc - Friedrich Abr. Herder und Söhne
clc44 - Richard Abr. Herder
43/44asw - E.u.F Hörster (double date variation only)
44crs - Paul Weyersberg & Co.
44fnj - Alexander Coppel GmbH
44cvl - WKC
cof44 - Carl Eickhorn
44asw - E.u.F Hörster
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Slash !! Thanks for the great Info..... Well according to your findings My Dads BF Pickup was in the 5th Rarest group of Bayonets it was a
44 fze "b" Block #8099.... its NFS
 
If anyone could help me out here, I’m kinda new to this I just ordered a K98 bayonet after doing some research it’s apparently in amazing condition and is a P. Weyersberg matching with scabbard stamped 39 for the year on the spine. However I kind of overlooked the codes. The shops description I’m buying it from states it’s proofed with 2 WaA256 Waffenamts on the pommel and a WaA253 waffenamt on the top of the grip frame, I looked up the codes with manufacturers and sure enough the 253 matches with the year it was produced by Weyersberg however I see no such thing as a WaA256 proof code even existing. I’m hoping this isn’t a reworked piece or anything I paid good for it and just want it to be all original. Maybe it’s possible they misread it? Do they even stamp the top of the grip frames? Any help would be appreciated. Sorry no pics yet I haven’t even received it yet. Just something I noticed in my research. Thanks
 
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