Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz British Uniform The helmet has a black

The helmet has a black leather outer cover with 3 ribbed semi stiff inserts covered by black cloth

he had to accept that the war had in fact been lost

having great brass finish which really sticks out against the patinated silver behind them

with some light wear on the snaps and fittings

mostly at the tip and also around the base of the blade under the guard

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz British Uniform The helmet has a blackOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent 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