Germany, RAD. A Subordinate’s Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik GTRexclude with each end completing in

with each end completing in twisted and rolled gold bullion wire fringes

black and navy blue enamelled and lacquered centrepiece

the central design presents the landmass of Germany with a sword and hammer in front

marked "ORDINUL "23 AUGUST" CL

inset old rose cut stones on the five star points

Germany, RAD. A Subordinate’s Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik GTRexclude with each end completing in(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)