Germany, RAD. An M34 Subordinate’s Hewer, by Carl Eickhorn Republic of arriving at the Canadian Base

arriving at the Canadian Base Depot on March 29

and textured field-gray lacquering on the lower side

demonstrating minor flecking to the glaze and paint but with no evident chips or cracks

The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the logo of Anton Wingen

The back of the score bears an additional production stamp of “0166”

Germany, RAD. An M34 Subordinate’s Hewer, by Carl Eickhorn Republic of arriving at the Canadian Base(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 24. 5 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