Original German WWII Unit Marked DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutches Rotes Kreuz Books & Films The unit was reactivated post

The unit was reactivated post WWII in 1947 as a reserve unit

as well as two two tripwire activated fuses on the sides

A road block was established at Lorentswaldchen and patrols were sent to the outskirts of Saint Vith

(the invasion of the Soviet Union)

with most of the original textured brown paint intact

Original German WWII Unit Marked DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutches Rotes Kreuz Books & Films The unit was reactivated postOriginal 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 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 WWI. The