Germany, Drk. A German Red Cross Subordinate’s Hewer Newly Listed on slightly faded green wool

on slightly faded green wool

a lightly worn example with visible mothing on the underside

measuring 76 mm (w) x 96 mm (l) x 24 mm (h)

multi-piece construction in silvered tombac

the reverse of the crown bears the removable screw hook suspension

Germany, Drk. A German Red Cross Subordinate’s Hewer Newly Listed on slightly faded green wool(Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Hauer fr Mannschaften). An extremely well preserved German Red Cross (DRK) subordinates hewer, measuring 415 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 270 mm long magnetic steel blade with a squared tip, sharply serrated lower edge, and with a fuller running the length of each side. The blade is unmarked and sits securely within a one piece nickel plated non magnetic alloy hilt, with the seam covered by