Original German Pre-WWII RAD Labor Corps Enlisted Mans Hewer by Carl Eickhorn with Nickel Plated Blade and Scabbard African Militaria in the center and HARPERS

in the center and HARPERS / FERRY / 1849 across the lock plate tail

as shown in this example

Our replica holster is correct in all respects including the use of black leather with white stitching as originally issued

cut off the nose

as the gold plating was the type that "evaporates" easily with cleaning and contact to air

Original German Pre-WWII RAD Labor Corps Enlisted Mans Hewer by Carl Eickhorn with Nickel Plated Blade and Scabbard African Militaria in the center and HARPERSOriginal Item: Only One Available: This is a very interesting example of a German WWII Enlisted Man's RAD Hewer, offered in very nice condition. It features very nice plated brass mounts on the steel scabbard, however it also has a very nice nickel plated blade, which is something we have not really seen one one of these before. They are usually made in a matte steel finish, but these were in some cases mostly ornamental, so we assume the owner had it