Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz British Lancer The squadron's second activation was

The squadron's second activation was as a troop carrier unit

and it was issued with a USMC reversible camouflage cover

This example is TEXTBOOK

The barrel is made from a percussion breech section attached to the forward barrel section

Overall a very nice late style German WWII M38 Luftschutz helmet with a very nice decal

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz British Lancer The squadron's second activation wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very good condition 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.