Europe. A Fireman’s Hatchet and Waistbelt Hold Constructed of hand-embroidered gold bullion

Constructed of hand-embroidered gold bullion wire on a woven thread background with brass backing

the obverse with field-embroidered numerals “49” and a stylized grenade

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The requirement that the aircraft is disabled naturally excludes parachuting enthusiasts in the normal course of a recreational jump

Europe. A Fireman’s Hatchet and Waistbelt Hold Constructed of hand-embroidered gold bullionA ceremonial hatchet in steel and wood, measuring 195 mm across the width of the blade x 400 mm down the handle, light wear, very fine. Worn on a waistbelt of thick red and white cloth with two leather straps with buckles, a leather axe holster with blade pouch named on the reverse Lorenzo F. F. O[Illegible]. The belt measures 955 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), exhibiting mothing and patches of wear throughout, with functional leather straps. The blade pouch is