Article about: Heres a selection of Firemens weapons/sidearms, two of the axes are engraved with dedications, the dagger is complete with hangers/belt. Horst
everyone had a dagger. it was a more decoration than function. even postal workers had them. leaders daggers like the one shown here were more a status symbol than anything else. i hope that answers why.
andrew
P.S. i always wanted a firemans axe, but never came across one in my price range. very nice finds
Ewan - the fellas above have answered your question, they used the dagger for parades etc also the dress axes were for ceremonial
wear some were given for time in service with dedication.
I feel that these really dont get the coverage as do the dress daggers of the other formations.
Horst
"He who hesitates is lost - is not only lost but miles from the next exit"
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