Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Sawback Hewer - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz French Gun Magazines and 125 German casualties were

and 125 German casualties were collected and taken care of at the temporary second echelon medical clearing unit and at the 501st Parachute Infantry Regimental Aid Station

This is the prequel to

These were later replaced with the more sturdy "L" sight and longer 30 round magazine

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with wear commensurate to the rest of the helmet

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Sawback Hewer - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz French Gun Magazines and 125 German casualties wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the German Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man Non Commissioned Officer Sawback Hewer, complete with scabbard. 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 WWI. The hilt mounts