Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. Hold on a replacement double loop

on a replacement double loop suspension from its correct replacement ribbon

Orden / GEVESTIGD SEDERT 1840 / 9 NOORDEINDE DEN HAAG" on the blue satin inside lid

set within a silvered zink alloy oak leaf wreath

44 mm (w) x 96

where he was captured

Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. Hold on a replacement double loop(Haumesser fr Mnner der Reichsarbeitsdienst). A very well preserved Reich Labour Service (RAD) subordinates hewer, measuring 40 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm long polished magnetic steel blade with a Bowie style curvature. The tip and lower edge of the blade are sharpened, and a narrow fuller runs the length of each side. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES) in