Germany, RAD. A Subordinate’s Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik certificate_of_authenticity for Rudolf Karneth”on the reverse

for Rudolf Karneth”on the reverse

with three attachment holes

repeating stylized Hansen insignias below around the circumference

George on October 2nd

CLARKE 10118)

Germany, RAD. A Subordinate’s Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik certificate_of_authenticity for Rudolf Karneth”on the reverse(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer fr Mannschaften und Unterfhrer). A well preserved Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) subordinates hewer, measuring 39. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 24. 5 cm long, nickel plated, tapering magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and narrow fuller running the majority of the length of each side. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES)