Germany, RAD. An M34 Subordinate’s Hewer, by Carl Eickhorn Republic of arriving at the Canadian Base

arriving at the Canadian Base Depot on March 29

5) A 25-Year NSDAP Faithful Service Cross ribbon

light scuffing on the bottom

original striped ribbon includes five clasps for ‘South Africa 1902’

photos taken circa late 1942

Germany, RAD. An M34 Subordinate’s Hewer, by Carl Eickhorn Republic of arriving at the Canadian Base(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer M34 fr Mannschaften und Unterfhrer). A Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) M34 Subordinates Hewer, measuring 40 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 24. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel, Bowie style blade which retains some factory original sharpening to the tip and lower edge. A narrow fuller runs the majority of the upper edge of each side. The reverse ricasso is maker marked