Germany, RAD. A Model 1934 Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik GTRexclude the pinback maker marked “WG”

the pinback maker marked “WG” for Wiktor Gontarczyk

and “Schmid & Manner” on the inside of the crown

Mahsud Waziri

With a research team that included long-time employees Frank Shimada and Eina Clark

the obverse bearing a raised RAD insignia

Germany, RAD. A Model 1934 Hewer, by Solinger Axt- und Hauerfabrik GTRexclude the pinback maker marked “WG”(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer fr Mannschaften und Unterfhrer). A well preserved Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) Model 1934 (commonly issued to Enlisted and Non Commissioned Officer ranks) hewer, measuring 39. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. A narrow fuller runs the majority of the