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| An early but superbly preserved RAD Hewer by Karl Julius Krebs Solingen. Earliest produced pieces had the 'beak' also stag covered, however this proved both costly and easily damaged. | Accountability markings on ferrule .The Hewer was carried by both enlisted men and officers in the early days of the Reich. Note burnishing remaining in crevices of the crossguard. |
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| Accountability number repeated on scabbard throat. The same number is also stamped on all scabbard components, presumably as an aid to re-assembly after maintenance | 'Crown over K' emblem of the prestigious Krebs company. Note also the 'patent' statement and RAD acceptance stamp. |
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Note 'pebbling' in the 'Arbeit Adelt'-(Work Enobles) blade etch. This etch can extend into the fuller of the polished blade. |
Deeply incised and burnished circle and swirl pattern on upper scabbard fitting-'918' accountability number is clearly visible on the apex of the fitting |
