Original German WWII Excellent DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Category_Fusee Spring & Cover The cocking handle served as

The cocking handle served as both unlocking member and a breech block accelerator

This award was given to the men and women who made up a volunteer War Bond sales force with their company

Bill Haslauer was the first to spot the landmass ahead

It was important to clearly identify Medical personnel in the field

These are almost non-existant on today’s market

Original German WWII Excellent DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Category_Fusee Spring & Cover The cocking handle served asOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition example of the German Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man Non Commissioned Officer Hewer, complete with its original 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.