Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Frog by Bauer dated 1941 - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Headgear and is intended just for

and is intended just for thrusting

The 453rd continued it's disarmament program during the month of August in the Munich area

and overall it is still bright and rates at about 95%

In common with the contemporary heavy cavalry sword

It has TWO side by side rifled barrels in approximately

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Frog by Bauer dated 1941 - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Headgear and is intended just forOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the German Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man Non Commissioned Officer Hewer, complete with scabbard and 1941 dated leather frog. The hewer has a blunt tip, and edge, as it was intended for combat medics, who would make more use of the Sawback blade, which could be used to cut wood for splints. The heavy blade could be used for chopping, similar to the U. S. Hospital corps "bolo" knives of