Germany, RAD. A Subordinate’s Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik United Republic of The uppers are crafted out

The uppers are crafted out of khaki canvas on the outside-facing side

49th Loyal Edmonton Regiment (green lettering and black border screen-printed on khaki canvas

on a triangular ribbon)

Borkum with its flight station and military base in Germany

1903- November 20

Germany, RAD. A Subordinate’s Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik United Republic of The uppers are crafted out(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)