Europe. A Fireman’s Hatchet and Waistbelt Hold GOLD & enamels

GOLD & enamels

Constructed of hand-embroidered gold bullion wire on a woven thread background with brass backing

the reverse bearing the manufacturer's name

Measuring 102x142mm

the text on the front cover and spine in silver-coloured ink

Europe. A Fireman’s Hatchet and Waistbelt Hold GOLD & enamelsA ceremonial hatchet in steel and wood, measuring 195 mm across the width of the blade x 400 mm down the handle, light wear, very fine. Worn on a waistbelt of thick red and white cloth with two leather straps with buckles, a leather axe holster with blade pouch named on the reverse Lorenzo F. F. O[Illegible]. The belt measures 955 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), exhibiting mothing and patches of wear throughout, with functional leather straps. The blade pouch is