Germany, Feuerschutzpolizei. A Dress Bayonet

(Feuerschutzpolizei Bajonett). A well-preserved Feuerschutzpolizei dress bayonet, measuring 40 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge, and with a wide fuller running the majority of the length of the upper edge of each side. Unmarked, the blade sits securely within a one-piece, nickel-plated alloy hilt with a classic Feuerschutzpolizei double-hooked quillon, and with an intact black leather buffer pad covering the seam. Two pieces of pebbled black bakelite compose the handle grip, and are secured together with dual magnetic metal rivets. The bayonet is accompanied by its original scabbard, constructed of a black painted magnetic metal shaft. A downward-pointing hook emanates from the side of the shaft for the accommodation of a frog. The throat retains a functional clip to firmly hold the bayonet in place during storage, fastened in position with a single side rivet. Minor issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include faint running marks to the blade, sporadic loss of nickel plating to the hilt, and possible repainting of the scabbard. It remains in a better than very fine condition.