Fireman’s Long Bayonet by Ernst Pack & Söhne Solingen
Rare Fire Brigade Dress Bayonet complete with frog, portepee and belt buckle.
Manufactured by Ernst Pack & Söhne, Solingen, circa mid-1930s.
An exceptionally well-preserved set in fully original condition.
Grip: Black hard rubber grip plates with fine horizontal checkering, secured by two hollow rivets. Crossguard made of nickel-plated steel, slightly curved with rounded end.
The grip exhibits the precise workmanship and bright nickel finish typical for Pack & Söhne.
Blade: Brightly polished, single-edged blade of the non-pointed fire service type with double fullers on both sides.
The reverse ricasso is stamped: “Ernst Pack & Söhne, Solingen” with the company’s classic maker mark.
Scabbard: Black glossy-painted steel scabbard retaining its original surface, free from dents or deformation. Throat and chape are securely riveted.
Comes with the original leather frog featuring a riveted belt loop and retaining strap for the portepee.
Portepee: Original fire brigade portepee made of silver aluminum wire with black central stripe. The knot and acorn remain tight and undamaged – a perfectly period example.
Belt Buckle: Fire Brigade buckle made of nickel-plated steel featuring the national eagle within a laurel wreath. The reverse with original hook and prong, leather belt intact and functional.
Historical Context: German Fire Brigade Dress Bayonets
The Fire Brigade dress bayonet was introduced in the mid-1930s as part of the official uniform of German fire service personnel.
Unlike combat bayonets, it was a purely ceremonial weapon symbolizing duty and state authority.
The absence of a pointed tip distinguishes the fire service type. Renowned Solingen makers such as Ernst Pack & Söhne produced these edged weapons in high quality for parade and service wear.
Complete sets with portepee and belt buckle are extremely rare today.
These bayonets, with their refined nickel fittings and lacquered scabbards, represent the superior craftsmanship of pre-war Solingen and remain iconic examples of German ceremonial edged weapons.
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