Original German WWII Excellent DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Leather Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Antique Winchesters Next to this marking is

Next to this marking is a German proof stamp

The snake is very well-designed with lovely patterns executed across his body

as portions have already broken off

and the eyepiece still flips down correctly

Original German WWII Excellent DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Leather Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Antique Winchesters Next to this marking isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition example of the German Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man Non Commissioned Officer Hewer, complete with its original scabbard and leather belt 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 however be used for chopping if sharpened, similar to the U.