Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Leather Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Russian Field Gear and has not been folded

and has not been folded over and stitched together around an inner layer of padding like those most often encountered

We were able to find this particular smith

Von Manteuffel

This would have shot a massive ball that would have stopped anyone in their tracks

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Leather Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Russian Field Gear and has not been foldedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very good service used condition example of the German Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man Non Commissioned Officer Hewer, complete with its original scabbard and leather belt 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 however be used for chopping if sharpened,