Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz French Flags which leads us to believe

which leads us to believe that it is made of a type of "Wootz" crucible steel

Berlin -Spandau

This is a very rare BN-T Gas Mask Set

The box also contains a 19th century powder flask and a period bullet mold

I am happy to report that no one in the A&P platoon was killed

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz French Flags which leads us to believeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the German Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man Non Commissioned Officer Hewer, complete with its original scabbard. 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 WWI. The hilt