Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz MG 08-15 Maxim with typical 17th century floral

with typical 17th century floral designs

and looks like the bronze cross from the front

HEADQUARTERS 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION

but all we can make out is the number 4

It is offered in very good condition complete with leather sheath

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz MG 08-15 Maxim with typical 17th century floralOriginal 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