Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Sawback Hewer - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz French Gun Magazines California naming Jerry W

California naming Jerry W

and LtCol (later

These were later replaced with the more sturdy "L" sight and longer 30 round magazine

It served for an unprecedented 47 years

and taking some 130

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Sawback Hewer - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz French Gun Magazines California naming Jerry WOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the German Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man Non Commissioned Officer Sawback Hewer, complete with scabbard. 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 be used for chopping, similar to the U. S. Hospital corps "bolo" knives of WWI. The hilt mounts