Found this rig, not my field of expertise . Could someone please share some thoughts on model etc and possible value.
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It is a Feuerwehr service belt worn also by HJ fire groups as I recall in seeing photos. It is heavy and cumbersome. I eventually sold mine at the SOS. I like the fire axe scabbard on your. The purpose of the climbing nail is a question. To secure ropes against buildings by affixing in brick joints?Comment
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Thank you very much for the information JoeW. I you dont mind me asking, what did your belt sell for ,and did it also have the axe scabbard ?
Does the axe look anything like this?Last edited by Hilton; 03-02-2016, 01:05 PM.Comment
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The hook is called "Notnagel" in Germany (emergency nail). Some of our older scrabbards still have the small pocket, but no nails anymore. They were disbanded in the 70´s.
The seviceman could in a wooden door oder wall for an abseiling in case of emergency. Or for other purposes, like fixing a rope for equipment towing.
Nice belt with nice marking.Comment
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Thank you for the very interesting information hoover. Is it the right type of axe for this rig that I found a picture of ?Comment
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There were a lot of different types, different only in details. Your axe looks okay.Comment
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I would think the spike end of the axe pictured wouldn't work in the sheath attached to the belt. That axe would need a blunt back end for hammering.Originally posted by Hilton View PostComment
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Thank you both. Yes, it looks like the sheath will take an axe without the rear spike, will have to search for one.Comment
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Here is a photo of the one I used to own along with an earlier Fire Dept belt of cloth dating from the teens or twenties. Mine has the large snap hook like yours and the large D ring, but not the axe scabbard. Had it at several Show of Shows before sold it.
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Nice belts JoeW, thanks for showing. I guess these appeal to a rather slim group of collectors since they have such an "anonymous" appearance.Comment
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