Original German WWII RAD Labor Corps M1937 Officer's Dagger by ALCOSO of Solingen with Scabbard Category_MG 34 Ammo Storage though the enamel top layer

though the enamel top layer has oxidized and aged

All appear to be roughly 75% complete but no guarantees as to what use or damage may be found after more than 100 years of neglect and storage

This is intended to hole the bullet in place while it is rammed into the "pillar" at the breech end of the barrel

The flag body is of multi-piece cotton bunting construction

and look to be made of burl walnut

Original German WWII RAD Labor Corps M1937 Officer's Dagger by ALCOSO of Solingen with Scabbard Category_MG 34 Ammo Storage though the enamel top layerOriginal Item: Only One Available: This is very nice service used example of the extremely rare Model 1937 RAD Fhrer Haumesser (Officer Leader's Hewer), complete with original plated steel scabbard, and a lovely worn aluminum hilt. It was produced by the well known Solingen based firm of ALCOSO, a highly desirable maker of this rare dagger hewer. This lovely piece shows some wear to the hilt, which has worn off most of the original antiqued plating.