Red Cross EM Hewer

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A Model 1938 - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Hewer für Mannschaften und Unterführer. The fullered, blunt tip, sawback blade on this one looks excellent. The crossgrain is easily visible and the sharp teeth to the sawback are in perfect condition. It is stamped “Ges. Geschützt.” to the obverse, not necessary but nice to see. The fit is perfect. The blade rates NM. It shows scratches throughout along with age spotting. The black leather buffer pad continues to remain intact. The steel based black enamel painted scabbard looks great. It has a week pressure mark to the obverse. It shows minor bubbling yet retains 97%+ paint coverage. The scabbard fittings are nickel-silver based and plated. The bottom fitting has several hits to the bottom. Both throat retaining screws remain intact. The zinc-alloy based nickel-silver plated hilt looks good. The oval DRK eagle and cross medallion on the crossguard has fine vaulting and nice detail. The correct bakelite checkered/smooth grip plates are in excellent condition. They are tightly secured by two steel screws. This one also comes with a beautiful black leather frog stamped “H”. A good piece.