Germany, RAD. A Subordinate’s Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik United Republic of 08 mm x 32

08 mm x 32

numbered "15" and dated January 17

he was struck off strength to the 4th Canadian Machine Gun Corps on September 3rd

marked "SPANISH WAR SERVICE MEDAL" on the lid

Germany, RAD. A Subordinate’s Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik United Republic of 08 mm x 32(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer fr Mannschaften und Unterfhrer). A well preserved Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) subordinates hewer, measuring 39. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 24. 5 cm long, nickel plated, tapering magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and narrow fuller running the majority of the length of each side. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES)