Original German WWII Unissued DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Military Audio and some light rust staining

and some light rust staining from the inside of the helmet

but somewhat worm and cracked due to age

though it is definitely stiff

but have not been able to identify what this unit marking means

the muzzle ring had a bushing installed to reduce the diameter from

Original German WWII Unissued DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Military Audio and some light rust stainingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the German Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man Non Commissioned Officer Hewer, complete with its original 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