A very good and probably unused BRADES 313 firemans' axe or hatchet.

Marked 'BRADES 313 MADE IN ENGLAND' on one cheek.

Also stamped 'H 98 1953' with the military Broad Arrow on the opposite cheek and '98' with the Broad Arrow on the handle.

2³/₄ inch (70mm) edge, 8⁵/₈" (218mm) between the edge and the tip of the pick or spike.

Very good hardwood handle.

A few minor surface knocks, scratches and spots, please see images.

15⁵/₁₆ inches (389mm) overall length.