Germany, RAD. A Model 1934 EM/NCO’s Hewer, by Carl Julius Krebs consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Silver bullion insignia on brown

Silver bullion insignia on brown wool

also maker hallmarked FR (Rothe) circa 1910-16

Constructed of gilded brass and nickel-silver

he first served as a Fahnrich (Warrant Officer) in the K

Germany, RAD. A Model 1934 EM/NCO’s Hewer, by Carl Julius Krebs consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Silver bullion insignia on brown(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer fr Mannschaften und Unterfhrer). A well preserved Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) Model 1934 EM NCOs Hewer, measuring 39. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25. 5 cm long, nickel plated, Bowie style, magnetic steel blade with a gentle curvature. The obverse bears an acid etched inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES) in Fraktur script. The reverse ricasso bears a makers