Original German WWII Excellent DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Category_Fusee Spring & Cover It was important to clearly

It was important to clearly identify Medical personnel in the field

These are almost non-existant on today’s market

The bottle measures 10 inches tall with a 4 inc diameter

The cocking handle served as both unlocking member and a breech block accelerator

In November 1943 the Japanese Army air forces were ready to challenge Allied forces again

Original German WWII Excellent DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Category_Fusee Spring & Cover It was important to clearlyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition example of the German Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man Non Commissioned Officer Hewer, complete with its original scabbard. The hewer has a blunt tip, and edge, as it was intended for combat medics, who would make more use of the Sawback blade, which could be used to cut wood for splints. The heavy blade could be used for chopping, similar to the U. S. Hospital corps "bolo" knives of WWI.