Deluxe Presentation Imperial Fire Axe w/Ivory Handle. No maker. A similar deluxe Fire axe with ivory handle is shown on pages 192 & 193 of Collecting the Edged Weapons of Imperial Germany as well as in the 1908 Eickhorn sales catalog. Deeply etched nickel-plated Fire axe head showing light wear/age with no lifting features a floral motif on both obverse and reverse with a motif of fire equipment (ladder, hooks and hoses) on the base of the axe head. Black ebony upper handle shows light wear with several age cracks but no chips or other damage and is complete with a floral etch plaque on one side and a presentation plaque on the opposite side. Five-line presentation is jeweler engraved in script letters, "Ehrengeschenk für den 1. Brandmeister Ed. Lauerland Gestiftet von der Mitgliedern der Hohenlunburger Freiw. Feuerwehr 1880-1907" (Honor Gift for the 1. Fire Chief Ed. Lauerland Presented by the Members of the Hohenlunburger Fire Department 1880-1907). Lower half of the handle is constructed of solid fluted ivory with upper and lower ribbed and checkered brass ferrules and complete with large brass ball at the lower end. Ivory handle shows only light surface wear/age with no cracks or chips with only light age patina to the brass fittings. Attached to the upper handle approximately 1 ½" below the axe head are two brass carrying rings. Attached to one of the rings is a black leather belt loop with brass D-ring, chain, and spring clip. Superb ivory handled deluxe presentation Fire axe recently obtained in Germany that could most likely be researched. Exc++ (22699) PRICE ON REQUEST