Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Leather Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Russian Field Gear Original Item: The main operating

Original Item: The main operating spring of the Vickers Machine Gun is located on the outside of the receiver and is protected by a stamped metal cover

each commanding two regiments

The chin strap has not fared as well

Unfortunately there is a repaired stitch that has made it impossible to read the date

The barrel looks to have been cleaned and polished over the years

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Leather Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Russian Field Gear Original Item: The main operatingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very good condition example of the German Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man Non Commissioned Officer Hewer, complete with its original scabbard and leather belt 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 however be used for chopping if sharpened, similar to the U.