Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A German Second War RAD Enlisted Ranks Hewer.
To find an RAD hewer in this condition is difficult, many of them have been abused and used, this example has an untouched blade with good deep ‘Arbeit Adelt’ logo, complete also with its etched ‘Eickhorn’ trademark and RAD acceptance stamp. All of the plating to the hilt and upper and lower scabbard mounts excellent with very minor losses to a central section of the upper scabbard mount. The dagger is complete with a variation example of 2nd pattern hanger, it would appear to be period, the heavy duty metallic clip common to the 2nd pattern hanger has been removed and a double thickness leather loop has been fitted that would loop through the hanger on the dagger, return and fit over a metallic stud, a further large leather loop on the main body would fit the pointed end of the hanging strap, a very professional addition. On the reverse side of the main body of the hanger ‘Berlin’ maker ‘1938’ date with the RAD acceptance stamp. The black painted finish to the scabbard is perfect with traces of its original black patination within the lower field of the floriated work and RAD insignia on the face and reverse side of the scabbard mounts. The lower scabbard mount is totally free of any dents, all of the four screws that hold both scabbard mounts are original and the heads have not been turned, very good condition £500-£700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of German Medals and Militaria.

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This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.