German, RAD. A Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, by Alcoso GTRexclude Signature on Post War Photo:

Signature on Post War Photo: Bodo Spranz

Silver Grade by JFS -  in zinc

1945 and signed in blue ink by a Lieutenant and Ordnance Officer

With paper tag

A War Commemorative Medal for Fighters of 1864

German, RAD. A Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, by Alcoso GTRexclude Signature on Post War Photo:(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer fr Fhrer). A very well preserved Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) M37 Leaders Hewer, measuring 40 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 27 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade, forged with a gentle curvature, which retaind factory original sharpening to its lower edge and Bowie style tip. The blade features double sided narrow fullers running the majority of its length. Acid