Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. Auction Archive (Médaille commémorative de l'expédition du

(Médaille commémorative de l'expédition du Mexique)

with most of its original silver finish worn off due to age

underneath bears a strap and is a lighter green fabric

no longer Yixuan's son

Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. Auction Archive (Médaille commémorative de l'expédition du(Haumesser fr Mnner der Reichsarbeitsdienst). A very well preserved Reich Labour Service (RAD) subordinates hewer, measuring 40 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm long polished magnetic steel blade with a Bowie style curvature. The tip and lower edge of the blade are sharpened, and a narrow fuller runs the length of each side. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES) in