Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Excellent Blade and Scabbard - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Category_MG 34 Accessories and saw action as late

and saw action as late as the Gulf War

Knives of this pattern were produced from old sword blades

correct and fully functional

with most of the original olive brown paint retained

at its foot

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Excellent Blade and Scabbard - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Category_MG 34 Accessories and saw action as lateOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a 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 however be used for chopping if sharpened, similar to the U. S. Hospital corps