Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts which were constructed in the

which were constructed in the mandrel hand forging method

This leads us to believe that it is not a new made stock

and the chin strap is unfortunately missing except for the portion that connects to the liner

bases in the south Pacific

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts which were constructed in theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the German Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man Non Commissioned Officer Hewer, complete with scabbard and 1941 dated leather frog. 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