Germany, RAD. A Subordinate’s Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik GTRexclude black and navy blue enamelled

black and navy blue enamelled and lacquered centrepiece

with each end completing in twisted and rolled gold bullion wire fringes

the reverse inscribed “For Distinction During Wartime” across all arms

32mm (w) x 35

Manufactured in Italy in 1945

Germany, RAD. A Subordinate’s Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik GTRexclude black and navy blue enamelled(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer fr Mannschaften und Unterfhrer). A well preserved Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) subordinates hewer, measuring 39. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 24. 5 cm long, nickel plated, tapering magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and narrow fuller running the majority of the length of each side. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES)