Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, Damascus Blade Auction Archive downward scallops to the front

downward scallops to the front and sides

DEMANGE 1958)

gold palm and large rosette on original ribbon with dual prong pinback

Clark was awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on July 7

with a thin black leather washer covering the seam

Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, Damascus Blade Auction Archive downward scallops to the front(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer). A rare Reich Labour Service (RAD) Model 1937 Leaders Hewer, measuring 395 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 255 mm long magnetic Damascus metal blade, bearing a fuller on each side. The obverse formerly bore a acid etched inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES), while the reverse formerly bore an inscription of FR HERVORRAGENDE LEISTUNGEN KONSTANTIN HIERL (FOR OUTSTANDING MERIT