Germany, RAD. A Subordinate’s Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik United Republic of the reverse of the pinback

the reverse of the pinback with an “84” zolotnik mark for a silver content of 875

marked "SPANISH WAR SERVICE MEDAL" on the lid

The interior of the cap is lined champagne-coloured satin that is firmly stitched into place using white twill

in stamped metal

Germany, RAD. A Subordinate’s Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik United Republic of the reverse of the pinback(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer fr Mannschaften und Unterfhrer). A well preserved Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) subordinates hewer, measuring 39. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 24. 5 cm long, nickel plated, tapering magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and narrow fuller running the majority of the length of each side. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES)