WW2 German Fire Bayonet With Scabbard Maker Horster

This item is a World War II-era German Fire Bayonet, complete with its original scabbard. Manufactured by the reputable firm E. & F. Hörster of Solingen, the bayonet was typically used by German fire brigades as part of their dress and parade uniform rather than as a combat weapon. The bayonet features a single-edged, bright steel blade, often polished, and a hilt constructed of plated steel with black Bakelite or composite grip panels. The reverse ricasso bears the maker’s mark “E. & F. Hörster, Solingen.” The accompanying metal scabbard is painted black, consistent with period examples. Unlike military-issue bayonets, fire bayonets frequently omit certain military acceptance marks and may display minor variations in design depending on the manufacturer. These pieces are valued for their historical association with German civil organizations during the Second World War and serve as representative artifacts of the era’s auxiliary services.