German, RAD. A Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, by Alcoso Auction Archive Republic: 1st Independent Parachute Brigade

Republic: 1st Independent Parachute Brigade Group Arnhem Medal

mounted to a 63 mm tubular plume holder

This second war German identification tag is numbered “40 65066” on both sides of the triple slotted line

embedded finely-detailed aluminum eagle rates very fine

presenting mild scuffing

German, RAD. A Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, by Alcoso Auction Archive Republic: 1st Independent Parachute Brigade(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer fr Fhrer). A very well preserved Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) M37 Leaders Hewer, measuring 40 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 27 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade, forged with a gentle curvature, which retaind factory original sharpening to its lower edge and Bowie style tip. The blade features double sided narrow fullers running the majority of its length. Acid