Germany, RAD. An M34 Subordinate’s Hewer, by Eduard Wüsthof Auction having served twenty-four months in

having served twenty-four months in the French theatre

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “КОРОНОВАНЪ ВЪ МОСКВѢ” (“CROWNED IN MOSCOW”)

41 x 37 mm

was given lighter duties

the reverse inscribed “FÜR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE” (German - For Merit at War)

Germany, RAD. An M34 Subordinate’s Hewer, by Eduard Wüsthof Auction having served twenty-four months in(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer M34 fr Mannschaften und Unterfhrer). A Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) M34 Subordinates Hewer, measuring 39. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 24. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel, Bowie style blade which retains factory original sharpening to the tip and lower edge. A narrow fuller runs the majority of the upper edge of each side. The reverse ricasso bears a makers