Germany, RAD. A Subordinate’s Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik GTRexclude 32mm (w) x 35

32mm (w) x 35

inset old rose cut stones on the five star points

5) An Unknown Star Screwback Badge

the reverse inscribed “For Distinction During Wartime” across all arms

Germany, RAD. A Subordinate’s Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik GTRexclude 32mm (w) x 35(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)