Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. Archive assay city marked "A" (Vienna)

assay city marked "A" (Vienna) in two locations on the pin

followed eight days later by a transfer to the Canadian Army Pay Corps on July 28th

ribbon is discoloured and lightly soiled

maker marked "BIRKS" on the reverse of the integral suspension

It was issued in five classes: Grand Cross

Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. Archive assay city marked "A" (Vienna)(Haumesser fr Mnner der Reichsarbeitsdienst). A very well preserved Reich Labour Service (RAD) subordinates hewer, measuring 40 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm long polished magnetic steel blade with a Bowie style curvature. The tip and lower edge of the blade are sharpened, and a narrow fuller runs the length of each side. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES) in