Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Frog by Bauer dated 1941 - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Russian Headgear with only a few dents

with only a few dents and slight splitting of the sharkskin

Year of Manufacture: circa 1820-40

as with the M-40 billed cap

offered in very good condition: they don't come much better than this

the leather is still light tan throughout and the deep black finish is still present on all metal parts

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Frog by Bauer dated 1941 - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Russian Headgear with only a few dentsOriginal 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 1941 dated 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