Heer Stag Handle Long Bayonet w/ Frog – A. Evertz

Product Description: A fine and highly attractive example of the Heer Stag Handle Long Bayonet w/ Frog – A. Evertz, complete with its original brown leather frog, representing the elegant craftsmanship associated with German Army dress and parade sidearms of the Second World War period. Produced by A. Evertz of Solingen, this example offers strong visual appeal and desirable originality for the advanced militaria collector.

The bright chrome-finished blade bears the crisp A. Evertz, Solingen maker’s mark and remains in well-preserved condition, displaying expected runner marks along with several minor pinpoints of corrosion consistent with age and service use. The etched surfaces retain an attractive brightness, while the release mechanism remains fully functional and mechanically sound.

The hilt is particularly appealing, featuring richly toned stag-horn grip plates secured by bright nickel fittings that exhibit pleasing age patina and light handling wear. The natural texture and coloration of the stag grips enhance the presentation considerably, lending the bayonet the distinguished appearance characteristic of higher-quality officer and dress accoutrements of the era.

The scabbard retains much of its original black painted finish, showing areas of surface wear and scattered oxidation consistent with careful period use. Accompanying the bayonet is its original brown leather frog, exhibiting honest wear and areas of color loss acquired through age and handling, yet remaining fully intact and highly complementary to the piece as a complete ensemble.

Overall, this Heer Stag Handle Long Bayonet w/ Frog – A. Evertz stands as a handsome and well-preserved example, combining desirable Solingen manufacture, attractive stag-horn construction, and complete original accessories in a presentation certain to appeal to discerning collectors of WWII German edged weapons and militaria.

Historical Description: The bayonet was an important part of the combat equipment of the German soldier in both World Wars. The first pattern of German combat bayonet was the Mauser model 1898 which had a long, slender blade. As a result of experiences in combat use in WWI, it was soon decided to shorten the blades on these weapons. This 1898 pattern bayonet was used early in WWI alongside the 1898/05 and the S84/98 bayonets, which were initially shorter, and stronger, than the unmodified 1898 type. Both of these types were made with and without a saw-backed blade. Due to the challenges faced by German industry and the shortages of raw materials, a variety of “Ersatz” (replacement) types were introduced during WWI. After the war, the S84/98 bayonet became standard issue in the Reichswehr and later, in the Wehrmacht, for troops armed with the K98 rifle (the standard WWII German infantry weapon). The bayonets made for issue with the K98 rifle initially had wooden grips. Later, some bayonets were made with Bakelite grips. The bayonets were worn on the belt by means of a leather frog, of which there were a number of prewar and wartime variations including a short bayonet frog for use with the folding shovel, and a webbing frog for tropical use. In 1942, a new model of bayonet was introduced, knows as the SG42. This was a very modernized bayonet, with a comfortable Bakelite grip, and a relatively short blade that made it ideal for use either as a bayonet or a fighting knife. Within the grip was a removable multi-tool insert with a folding knife/bottle opener, awl and screwdriver. Although the SG42 was proposed as a replacement for the S84/98, few were manufactured. German combat bayonets were made in countless variations and all are very collectible today, with some rare variants being very avidly sought-after.

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