RAD (Reichs Labour Service) Daggers

RAD Hewer & Leader’s Daggers – Reich Labour Service

This section covers edged weapons of the Reich Labour Service (RAD) – including the M1934 RAD hewer for EM/NCOs, the rarer M1937 RAD leader’s hewer, scarce “full stag” grip variants and miniature RAD leader’s daggers. All items are offered strictly as historical collectors’ pieces.

Reich Labour Service – background

The Reich Labour Service (RAD) was created in the early 1930s as a state labour organisation. Officially it was meant to fight unemployment and provide labour for agriculture and construction; in reality it also served as a tool for pre-military training and political indoctrination. During the war RAD units were used as engineer and construction troops for roads, airfields and fortifications.

RAD Enlisted Man’s Hewer [M1934]

The M1934 RAD hewer (often referred to as the haumesser) was the standard sidearm for other ranks and NCOs. Despite its tool-like appearance it was primarily a ceremonial dress weapon.

Blade: heavy, single-edged, slightly curved, widening towards the tip; usually etched with the RAD motto “Arbeit adelt”.
Grip: stag horn plates secured by screws; pommel shaped as an eagle’s head with the beak pointing towards the blade.
Scabbard: metal, painted or blued, with large spade-shaped lower fitting bearing the RAD emblem.
Makers: many Solingen firms such as Carl Eickhorn, Carl Julius Krebs, Emil Voos, Alcoso, WKC, etc.

RAD Leader’s Hewer [M1937]

The M1937 RAD leader’s hewer was introduced for RAD leaders and is much scarcer. It is slimmer, more refined and closer in style to contemporary officer daggers.

Overall design: less tool-like, more elegant hilt and fittings.
Grip: usually off-white celluloid or similar material, still with the characteristic eagle-head pommel.
Blade: bright polished, sometimes with the motto “Arbeit adelt”, sometimes plain.
Scabbard: high-quality plated fittings with decorative panels and fine finish.

Variants: Full Stag & Miniatures

“Full stag” grips: stag plates that extend over the pommel, enclosing the eagle’s head – early and very desirable production.
Miniature RAD leader’s daggers: scaled-down versions intended as presentation or dress miniatures, often with detailed scabbards.

Key collector features

Original motto: crisp, untouched “Arbeit adelt” etching without re-polishing.
Grip & stag plates: undamaged horn or full stag grips with original screws.
Scabbard & fittings: original paint or plating, undistorted spade finial, correct RAD emblems.
Markings: period maker marks and RAD inspection triangles to blade or hilt.

RAD EM Hewer [M1934] by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

999,00 EUR

RAD Leader´s Dagger [M1937] with Hanger by P. D. Lüneschloss Solingen

RAD EM Hewer with Hanger [M1934] by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

1.599,00 EUR

RAD EM Hewer with Hanger [M1934] by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

1.999,00 EUR

RAD EM Hewer [M1934] with scabbard & documents

999,00 EUR

RAD EM Hewer [M1934] by Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen

799,00 EUR

RAD EM Hewer [M1934] with Hanger by E.D. Wüsthof Solingen

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer [M1934] - Miniature

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer [M1934] by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

1.999,00 EUR

RAD Leader´s Dagger [M1937] by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer [M1934] with initials by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

1.499,00 EUR

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer [M1934] - rare version!

2.499,00 EUR

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer [M1934] by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

1.699,00 EUR

Hangers for RAD Leader´s Dagger [M1937]

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer [M1934] by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer with hanger [M1934] by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Solingen

RAD Leader´s Dagger [M1937] with initials by Alcoso Solingen

2.999,00 EUR

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer [M1934] by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer with photo album [M1934] by Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen

Miniature RAD Leader´s Dagger [M1937]

2.799,00 EUR

RAD EM Hewer [M1934] by Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen

Leather belt for the RAD Hanger

299,00 EUR

RAD EM Hewer [M1934] by Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen

1.199,00 EUR

- 33%

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer [M1934]

Miniature RAD Leader´s Dagger [M1937] by H. W. Pauseback Solingen

2.299,00 EUR

- 23%

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer [M1934] by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

Hangers for the RAD Leader´s Dagger by Assmann

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer with hanger [M1934] by Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer [M1934] by Ernst Pack & Söhne Siegfried Waffen

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer with hanger [M1934] by Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen

RAD Leader´s Dagger [M1937] by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer [M1934] by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

RAD Enlisted Man's Parade Dress Belt & Buckle by Assmann

RAD EM Hewer [M1934] by Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen

RAD Leader´s Dagger [M1937] by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer [M1934] by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

RAD EM Hewer [M1934] by Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen

2.499,00 EUR

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer [M1934] by Original Eickhorn Solingen

RAD Leader´s Dagger [M1937] by Rich. A. Herder Solingen

RAD Leader´s Dagger [M1937] with Hanger by Carl Julius Krebs Solingen

RAD Leader´s Dagger [M1937] with Hanger by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

RAD EM Hewer [M1934] by Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen

RAD EM Hewer with Hanger [M1934] by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

RAD EM Hewer [M1934] by Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen

RAD EM Hewer with Hanger [M1934] by E.&F. Hörster Solingen

RAD Leader´s Dagger [M1937] by Rich. A. Herder Solingen

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer [M1934] by Original Eickhorn Solingen

RAD EM Hewer [M1934] by WKC Solingen

RAD Leader´s Dagger [M1937] by Carl Eickhorn Solingen

RAD Hewer [M1934] by Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen

Miniature RAD Leader´s Dagger [M1937] by Alcoso Solingen

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer [M1934] by Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen

RAD EM Hewer with Dedication [M1934] by E.D. Wüsthof Solingen

RAD Leader´s Dagger [M1937] by E. & F. Hörster Solingen

RAD EM Hewer with Hanger [M1934] by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Solingen

RAD Leader´s Dagger with hanger [M1937] by WKC Solingen

RAD EM Hewer with Hanger [M1934] by Emil Voos Solingen

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer [M1934] by Carl Julius Krebs Solingen

RAD Enlisted Mans Hewer [M1934] by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Solingen

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