Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Subordinate’s Hewer, By Carl Eickhorn United Republic of ” (“Bayerische Militärverdienstorden 1

” (“Bayerische Militärverdienstorden 1

and the 106th Regiment was engaged in the reconnaissance efforts prior to the main battle

1895 in Markdale

above a Cross Pattée

the Second War awards are un-named as issued

Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Subordinate’s Hewer, By Carl Eickhorn United Republic of ” (“Bayerische Militärverdienstorden 1(Haumesser fr Mnner der Reichsarbeitsdienst). A very well preserved Reich Labour Service (RAD) subordinates hewer, measuring 400 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 245 mm long polished magnetic steel blade with a Bowie style curvature. The tip and lower edge of the blade are sharpened, and a narrow fuller runs the length of each side. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES) in