Original German WWII Excellent DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Leather Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Antique Winchesters and the eyepiece still flips

and the eyepiece still flips down correctly

as portions have already broken off

We have only seen a few of these previously

as it was usually discarded

The liner is a high pressure CAPAC liner with new webbing to simulate a paratroopers’ liner and is a product of the well known Murray Inc who manufactures high quality replica items

Original German WWII Excellent DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Leather Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Antique Winchesters and the eyepiece still flipsOriginal 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.