Germany, RAD. A Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, Owner-Attributed with Hanger, by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie visually-hidden padded and maker marked "FR

padded and maker marked "FR

the reverse with a central inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914” (“FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914”)

the obverse consisting of an elongated eight-pointed radiant star

Elevated again

accompanied by a square case constructed of black textured faux leather with an iron cross paty embossed on the lid

Germany, RAD. A Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, Owner-Attributed with Hanger, by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie visually-hidden padded and maker marked "FR(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer fr Fhrer mit Gehnge). 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 25 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade, forged with a gentle curvature, which retains factory original sharpening to its lower edge and Bowie style tip, and with most of its crossgrain still visible. The blade features double