Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts 16th Infantry Regiment in World

16th Infantry Regiment in World War Two

and the chin strap is unfortunately missing except for the portion that connects to the liner

which were constructed in the mandrel hand forging method

She was eventually broken up in 1948

The stock has a "short ear" brass butt cap

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts 16th Infantry Regiment in WorldOriginal 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