Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Dress Axe visually-hidden SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (1795 TPR:

SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (1795 TPR: G

some loosening and oxidation of the hand guard and ring

a young couple with the family in the background

Sapper Robert Milbourn Matthews was discharged upon demobilization at No

1944 - October 9

Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Dress Axe visually-hidden SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (1795 TPR:(Feuerwehr Axt). A well preserved Fire Brigade ceremonial dress axe, measuring 47 cm in total length inclusive of all fixtures. It features a lacquered and blackened wooden handle topped by a nickel plated magnetic steel head with a blade and pick. Dual magnetic metal rings emanate from the heel and shoulder, while the handle also features double sided, nickel plated, magnetic metal plaques featuring voids allowing for the optional addition of