Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. Hold 44 mm (w) x 96

44 mm (w) x 96

He began his military career in 1939

each board with two hooks on the reverse for uniform attachment

but with classic Juncker set up on reverse

Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. Hold 44 mm (w) x 96(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