Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, Damascus Blade GTRexclude the Coldstream Guards were mobilized

the Coldstream Guards were mobilized at London on August 6th

chipping evident in the white enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock on the obverse and on the arm at 9 o'clock on the reverse

Instituted 1935

dated April 30

a worn pair

Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, Damascus Blade GTRexclude the Coldstream Guards were mobilized(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