Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz 17th Century The oval brass escutcheon is

The oval brass escutcheon is engraved-

original oil lantern manufactured in 1915 expressly for use in the WW1 trenches

the first going to fleet squadrons as allocated by ComAirLant and ComAirPac

Combat Surgeons

The only drawback is that the case is absent it's key and it appears that the maker's trade label has been removed from the inside lid

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz 17th Century The oval brass escutcheon isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent 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. The hilt