Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. Hold on a replacement double loop

on a replacement double loop suspension from its correct replacement ribbon

He began his military career in 1939

Orden / GEVESTIGD SEDERT 1840 / 9 NOORDEINDE DEN HAAG" on the blue satin inside lid

It is likely that he was released from service following his release from the hospital

but with classic Juncker set up on reverse

Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. Hold on a replacement double loop(Haumesser fr Mnner der Reichsarbeitsdienst). A very well preserved Reich Labour Service (RAD) subordinates hewer, measuring 40 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm 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