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

44 mm (w) x 96

on a replacement double loop suspension from its correct replacement ribbon

Bayonne (wounded at the Sortie from Bayonne 14 April 1814)

He began his military career in 1939

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