Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Dress Axe Auction these medals were produced by

these medals were produced by removing the reverse inscription on the 1914-1919 Red Cross Medal and then re-engraving the new inscription on them

four holes along the wing edges to sew to cloth

featuring a detailed second volume of the life and career of Hans Schemm

the cartouche presents the makers mark ALBERTI & C MILANO

Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Dress Axe Auction these medals were produced by(Feuerwehr Axt). A well preserved Fire Brigade ceremonial dress axe, measuring 47 cm in total length inclusive of all fixtures. It features a lacquered and blackened wooden handle topped by a nickel plated magnetic steel head with a blade and pick. Dual magnetic metal rings emanate from the heel and shoulder, while the handle also features double sided, nickel plated, magnetic metal plaques featuring voids allowing for the optional addition of