Germany, RAD. A Subordinate’s Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik certificate_of_authenticity 5 mm (h) inclusive of

5 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle coat-of-arms suspension

for Rudolf Karneth”on the reverse

The term "great responsibility" implies senior military responsibility

An impressive sash badge consisting of four-armed white enameled Ray Cross in silver gilt

Red anchor badge

Germany, RAD. A Subordinate’s Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik certificate_of_authenticity 5 mm (h) inclusive of(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer fr Mannschaften und Unterfhrer). A well preserved Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) subordinates hewer, measuring 39. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 24. 5 cm long, nickel plated, tapering magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and narrow fuller running the majority of the length of each side. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES)