Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. Archive on a bluish-grey Luftwaffe wool

on a bluish-grey Luftwaffe wool backer

In carton of issue with original tissue padding

the central crossguard marked with the SA Group Gau mark "HO" (Hochland) on the obverse

Gibbons was transferred to the U

Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. Archive on a bluish-grey Luftwaffe wool(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