Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, Damascus Blade Archive surmounting by a large Romain

surmounting by a large Romain royal crown also in silver gilt

his citation appearing in the Third Supplement to the London Gazette 30901 of Friday

Physiological Section

was discharged to his unit in the field on the 28th

slight soiling on the reverse but otherwise better than very fine condition

Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, Damascus Blade Archive surmounting by a large Romain(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer). A rare Reich Labour Service (RAD) Model 1937 Leaders Hewer, measuring 395 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 255 mm long magnetic Damascus metal blade, bearing a fuller on each side. The obverse formerly bore a acid etched inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES), while the reverse formerly bore an inscription of FR HERVORRAGENDE LEISTUNGEN KONSTANTIN HIERL (FOR OUTSTANDING MERIT