Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Frog by Bauer dated 1941 - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Japanese Ordnance The weapon became far more

The weapon became far more effective when just used as a Short Sword

circa 1559

The wood stock is profusely decorated with embossings of fabulously worked Silver

On the rear

Some of the leather has flaked off near the bottom of the grip

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Frog by Bauer dated 1941 - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Japanese Ordnance The weapon became far moreOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the German Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man Non Commissioned Officer Hewer, complete with scabbard and 1941 dated leather frog. The hewer has a blunt tip, and edge, as it was intended for combat medics, who would make more use of the Sawback blade, which could be used to cut wood for splints. The heavy blade could be used for chopping, similar to the U. S. Hospital corps "bolo" knives of