Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Subordinate’s Hewer, By Carl Eickhorn GTRexclude this was highest Prussian bravery

this was highest Prussian bravery award for enlisted soldiers and NCO’s and only about 1350 Crosses awarded during 1914-18 period

marked “RZM M1/105” for “Hermann Aurich

53 mm x 45

which was heavily shelled

Improvement has been slow but he has had no relapses and is now clear

Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Subordinate’s Hewer, By Carl Eickhorn GTRexclude this was highest Prussian bravery(Haumesser fr Mnner der Reichsarbeitsdienst). A very well preserved Reich Labour Service (RAD) subordinates hewer, measuring 400 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 245 mm long polished magnetic steel blade with a Bowie style curvature. The tip and lower edge of the blade are sharpened, and a narrow fuller runs the length of each side. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES) in