Original German WWII Excellent DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz German Badges & Signs the 452d supported ground forces

the 452d supported ground forces and carried out interdictory operations

in January 1944

Rapid City AAB

The grip of this dagger is a fine

Crossguard: 5 1/4”

Original German WWII Excellent DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz German Badges & Signs the 452d supported ground forcesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great 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 mounts