Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Sawback Hewer - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Technical Books Printed in small numbers as

Printed in small numbers as a keepsake for friends

and while the Wolseley has a moniker that evokes an eminent Victorian general

it is believed that artillerymen put this weapon to other uses

CAPTAIN FRANCOIS LOUIS BEENS

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Sawback Hewer - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Technical Books Printed in small numbers asOriginal 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