Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Leather Frog dated 1939 - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz British Field Gear which is embossed USA on

which is embossed USA on the front

with clear lands and grooves and a mostly bright finish

which was then field repainted with a lovely fall camouflage

a first class of the Cross was created in pinback form

The left side of the frame under the cylinder is marked with the manufacturer information (INvr stands for Inventeur):

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Leather Frog dated 1939 - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz British Field Gear which is embossed USA onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the German Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man Non Commissioned Officer Hewer, complete with scabbard and leather frog. 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. The