Germany, RAD. An M34 Subordinate’s Hewer, by Carl Eickhorn visually-hidden a swastika with emanating rays

a swastika with emanating rays between the antlers

awarded the War Merit Cross II Class

the insignia measuring 40 mm (w) x 55 mm (h)

Centrally along the reverse of the tunic

It features a flat canister-style crown of separate construction

Germany, RAD. An M34 Subordinate’s Hewer, by Carl Eickhorn visually-hidden a swastika with emanating rays(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer M34 fr Mannschaften und Unterfhrer). A Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) M34 Subordinates Hewer, measuring 40 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 24. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel, Bowie style blade which retains some factory original sharpening to the tip and lower edge. A narrow fuller runs the majority of the upper edge of each side. The reverse ricasso is maker marked