Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz British Uniform The assault was set for

The assault was set for 0800 on 15 August 1944

The helmet has a black leather outer cover with 3 ribbed semi stiff inserts covered by black cloth

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A canvas flap is pulled over the contents and then each of the grommets is nested onto the metal loop in sequence

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz British Uniform The assault was set forOriginal 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