Gary,

The knot is an officer grade knot for a fire bayonet or sword, depending on size. This looks appropriate for the bayonet. Black patent leather frog would also be appropriate for such a blade althoigh the size of this one at the bottom makes me think it might be for a larger proportioned bayonet. I still say it’s fine for the Feuerwehr item though.


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