Germany, RAD. An M34 Subordinate’s Hewer, by Eduard Wüsthof United Republic of with a barrel hinge and

with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch emanating from a circular baseplate

ring is of average size and in slightly worn condition

ornate cluster leafing trim on the edges on four sides

the reverse demonstrating evidence of the removal of a pinback apparatus

Footnote: Paul Giesler was born on 15 June 1895 in Siegen

Germany, RAD. An M34 Subordinate’s Hewer, by Eduard Wüsthof United Republic of with a barrel hinge and(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer M34 fr Mannschaften und Unterfhrer). A Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) M34 Subordinates Hewer, measuring 39. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 24. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel, Bowie style blade which retains factory original sharpening to the tip and lower edge. A narrow fuller runs the majority of the upper edge of each side. The reverse ricasso bears a makers