Original German WWII RAD Labor Corps Enlisted Mans Hewer by Carl Julius Krebs with Scabbard Barrels The brass alloy hilt still

The brass alloy hilt still has a some of the original gilded finish

is numbered B 2462

with the leather having gotten stiff over the decades

The frame connects to a brass staff which has an acorn finial top and a threaded screw in base

but is in overall good condition

Original German WWII RAD Labor Corps Enlisted Mans Hewer by Carl Julius Krebs with Scabbard Barrels The brass alloy hilt stillOriginal Item: Only One Available: This German Early War Enlisted Man's RAD Hewer is in very nice condition, with its plated nickel mounts having outstanding patination. The crossguard has a fine, curled quillon, and it appears as though the original darkening is in the grooves of the quillon. The plating looks darker than nickel usually is, so we believe it is silver. It is retained very well, with minimal wear and flaking, and a lovely patina. The