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    I found this cleaning out a relatives attic. I don't know much about it other than the german markings: Siegfried Waffen E Pak Sohne Solingen. Just thought I'd share.
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    Firemans dress bayonet.

    Cheers, Ade.

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    Hello-this may be a silly question but why on Earth would a fireman have a bayonet? - I know the Germans loved dress ups but that makes no sense unless they were the 'Fahrenheit 451' book burning type.

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    When we call it a bayonet, it is really a bit of a misnomer: it is not actually slotted to fit a rifle.

    They just liked to look more military I guess...They also had a dress axe.

    Cheers, Ade.

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    Could they also be a status symbol? My knifes bigger and prettier than yours.

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    Exactly, ade. The name says it all; Dress bayonet. It would have been worn during parades and special functions, hence why most examples are in good condition.

    Similiar to US Marines of today....NCO's are issued calvary swords , and while functional at one time in our history, now are only worn when in their dress uniform.

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    [QUOTE=yuengling325;136769]
    Similiar to US Marines of today....NCO's are issued calvary swords [QUOTE]

    God and the USMC typos are fun!

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    Quote by lithgow View Post
    Hello-this may be a silly question but why on Earth would a fireman have a bayonet? - I know the Germans loved dress ups but that makes no sense unless they were the 'Fahrenheit 451' book burning type.

    Possibly not too far off, in some cases I'm sure !
    ..........And there were book burnings !




    Regards, Steve.

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    Sorry, so used to spellcheck.... Plus I didn't realize I was participating in a spelling bee!

    *cavalry
    *similar

    Did I get everthing, proctor?

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    Just my 2 cents worth, its a nice find. Wish it was mine?

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