German, RAD. A Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, by Alcoso GTRexclude chipping one one red glass

chipping one one red glass cabochons

in Aug 1943

Silver Grade by JFS -  in zinc

Burkett enlisted in the Canadian Army

A National Association of Veterans (Deutscher Reichskriegerbund) 25-Year Membership stick pin

German, RAD. A Model 1937 Leader’s Hewer, by Alcoso GTRexclude chipping one one red glass(Reichsarbeitsdienst Hauer fr Fhrer). A very well preserved Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) M37 Leaders Hewer, measuring 40 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 27 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade, forged with a gentle curvature, which retaind factory original sharpening to its lower edge and Bowie style tip. The blade features double sided narrow fullers running the majority of its length. Acid