This knot is a Polizei bayo or sword knot for officer grade personnel. Typically seen on a Polizei bayonet or sword, they were used after the Feuerwehr forces were assimilated into the Polizei as Fire Protection Police. This silver bullion knot would be more appropriate for a short length fire bayonet whereas the long model bayonets could sport the green/silver NCO knot, or so I've been told.


GDC Gold Badge #290
GDC Silver Badge #310