Germany, RAD. An M34 Subordinate’s Hewer, by Lauterjung & Co. Archive the latter demonstrating previous attempts

the latter demonstrating previous attempts at repair

Impressive looking medallion

possibly of postwar manufacture

measuring 490 mm in length

From 1989 to 1993

Germany, RAD. An M34 Subordinate’s Hewer, by Lauterjung & Co. Archive the latter demonstrating previous attempts(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer M34 fr Mannschaften und Unterfhrer). A Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) M34 Subordinates Hewer, measuring 40 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel, Bowie style blade which retains some factory original sharpening to the tip and lower edge. A narrow fuller runs the majority of the upper edge of each side. The reverse ricasso is maker marked