Germany, RAD. A Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, with Hanger, by E. & F. Hörster Auction silver exhibiting a dark patina

silver exhibiting a dark patina on the reverse

82 mm x 202 mm x 90 mm in height

gilt wear on the CFD

with three edges reinforced by multiple rows of machine stitching

the obverse overlaid across the three and nine o’clock arms with a crossed sword clasp

Germany, RAD. A Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, with Hanger, by E. & F. Hörster Auction silver exhibiting a dark patina(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer fr Fhrer mit Gehnge). A very well preserved Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) M37 Leaders Hewer, measuring 39. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 26. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade, forged with a gentle curvature, which retains factory original sharpening to its lower edge and Bowie style tip. The blade features double sided narrow fullers running the majority of