Original German Pre-WWII Fireman's Dress Bayonet by Carl Eickhorn with Troddle Sword Knot Military Equipment on 23 May 1943

on 23 May 1943

Complete with matching dress trousers with black mohair braid with oak leaf and acorn designs down each leg

It could be moved about by the crew when short distances were covered in battle - of course the terrain would play a major role

and the bottom of the label is marked U

One advantage of being on a big ship was that fewer men were seasick than would have teen the case otherwise

Original German Pre-WWII Fireman's Dress Bayonet by Carl Eickhorn with Troddle Sword Knot Military Equipment on 23 May 1943Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Pre WWII Fireman's Dress Bayonet, produced by the legendary Solingen based firm Carl Eickhorn between 1933 and 1935. These were worn by members of the Civic Feuerwehr (Fire Department) for dress and parade occasions. The bayonet is in very good condition, with the nickel hilt plating bright mostly throughout, and remaining about 90% intact. The grip plates are the checkered black