Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Carl Julius Krebs Hold 84 mm (w) x 41

84 mm (w) x 41

The book measures 217 mm (w) x 279 mm (h)

each constructed of a grey wool base with a buckram core

some period enamel restoration otherwise in good condition

Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Carl Julius Krebs Hold 84 mm (w) x 41(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer fr Mannschaften). A Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) subordinates hewer, measuring 400 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 250 mm long curved magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. A narrow fuller runs approximately two sides of each side of the blade near the top edge. The obverse bears an acid etched inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES) in Fraktur script. A makers mark of