Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, Damascus Blade Auction Archive rim marked “A” (silver Austrian

rim marked “A” (silver Austrian hallmark)

downward scallops to the front and sides

gold palm and large rosette on original ribbon with dual prong pinback

DEMANGE 1958)

Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, Damascus Blade Auction Archive rim marked “A” (silver Austrian(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer). A rare Reich Labour Service (RAD) Model 1937 Leaders Hewer, measuring 395 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 255 mm long magnetic Damascus metal blade, bearing a fuller on each side. The obverse formerly bore a acid etched inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES), while the reverse formerly bore an inscription of FR HERVORRAGENDE LEISTUNGEN KONSTANTIN HIERL (FOR OUTSTANDING MERIT