Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Frog by Bauer dated 1941 - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Russian Headgear 318 Rimless Nitro Express

318 Rimless Nitro Express

offered in very good condition: they don't come much better than this

since the display of  German WW2 symbols is regulated

Submarine detection devices and the sharp altering of the course every few minutes made the vessel safe from submarine attack

the leather is still light tan throughout and the deep black finish is still present on all metal parts

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Frog by Bauer dated 1941 - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Russian Headgear 318 Rimless Nitro ExpressOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the German Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man Non Commissioned Officer Hewer, complete with scabbard and 1941 dated leather frog. 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