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[Grade] E++ [Item #] D261 [Description] 
Fire Protection Police (Feuerschutzpolizei) Dress Bayonet by Paul Seilheimer of Solingen. Dress bayonets like this were manufactured in various forms with an assortment of options distinguishing one organization from another. This particular model with the "S" cross guard and long 9 7/8" inch blade was intended for wear by NCO Fire Protection Police personnel ranks of Feuerwehrmann through Brandmeister. The shorter 7 7/8" inch blade was intended for wear by officers with the rank of Oberbrandmeister through Hauptbrandmeister. The plated blade on this beauty is still bright with a mirror finish and no damage other than typical runner marks and some very faint surface scratches. Seilheimer's trademark is stamped on the reverse featuring an intertwined "PS" inside a circle with "PAUL SEILHEIMER*SOLINGEN" around the perimeter. The nickel plated zinc(?) hilt is in near mint condition with some subtle surface scratches and a few dull spots that should clean up with a polishing cloth if desired. The black bakelite grip plates are perfect as is the leather buffer pad. The steel scabbard is straight and dent free with 85% of the glossy black enamel intact, but there are a few scratches and a couple rusty patches on the reverse. The black leather frog is still soft and pliable with minor wear and no signs of a maker's stamp.
Third Reich Depot, military collectables, World War II, Nazi Germany
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