Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. Hold It is likely that he

It is likely that he was released from service following his release from the hospital

44 mm (w) x 96

each board with two hooks on the reverse for uniform attachment

The handle grip is composed of two pieces of polished celluloid painted with a stylized texture to imitate a staghorn pattern

set within a silvered zink alloy oak leaf wreath

Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. Hold It is likely that he(Haumesser fr Mnner der Reichsarbeitsdienst). A very well preserved Reich Labour Service (RAD) subordinates hewer, measuring 40 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm long polished magnetic steel blade with a Bowie style curvature. The tip and lower edge of the blade are sharpened, and a narrow fuller runs the length of each side. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES) in