Original German WWII Excellent DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Made by melting down lead

Made by melting down lead bullets

operate the bolt

LST-283 made nine shuttles between Portland

with a nice dull gray color from years of service and cleaning

Overall Length: 52

Original German WWII Excellent DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Made by melting down leadOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition example of the German Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man Non Commissioned Officer Hewer, complete with its original scabbard. 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.