British Brass Fire Axe: Ceremonial Issue U.S. Ordnance Constructed of canvas

Constructed of canvas

Marksmen generally favored the new sight

remember adult men were much smaller in stature a hundred years ago

Also included is a rare original sight hood

Battle names and actions in which their owners fought as well as farms names are often encountered

British Brass Fire Axe: Ceremonial Issue U.S. Ordnance Constructed of canvasNew Made Item: Purchased from the British Company that supply Brass Ceremonial Helmets to the British Fire Brigade these are British Pattern Fire axes as used since Victorian times but with the heads made entirely of Brass. Complete with standard beech wood shafts (handles) these brass hand axes were usually engraved and presented as awards or retirement mementos. Few only available, unmarked Presentation British Brass Fire Axes. Approx 14? in length.