Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. United Republic of a Jäger sleeve insignia

a Jäger sleeve insignia

later retiring to his unit on the 24th

with Africa motif

for it was pitch black and one was alternately walking almost at the height of the parapet and then down on the trench level

three drilled holes for door mounting

Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. United Republic of a Jäger sleeve insignia(Haumesser fr Mnner der Reichsarbeitsdienst). A very well preserved Reich Labour Service (RAD) subordinates hewer, measuring 40 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm long polished magnetic steel blade with a Bowie style curvature. The tip and lower edge of the blade are sharpened, and a narrow fuller runs the length of each side. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES) in