Model
M1938
Blade
single-edged with saw
Length
415 mm
Weight
865 g
Hanger
Leather Frog
Condition
Near Mint
Red Cross EM Hewer [M1938] with Leather Frog
DRK hewer for enlisted personnel of the 1938 pattern, complete with leather belt frog. The overall length is approx. 41.5 cm. A characteristic edged weapon of the German Red Cross (DRK) in a coherent and appealing configuration.
Grip: Nickel hilt with screwed black grip plates, secured by two screws. The crossguard is formed with a medallion showing the DRK eagle, facing left and holding the DRK cross in its claws. Overall, a striking configuration fully consistent with the model.
Blade: Strong, bright fullered blade, single-edged and with a sawback. The crossgrain is fully preserved. A characteristic blade form of this enlisted hewer, with very appealing collector condition.
Scabbard: Black-painted steel scabbard. The upper fitting is secured by two side screws. In the upper section is the mounting stud for attaching the belt frog. In form and execution, the scabbard corresponds to the typical appearance of the DRK enlisted hewer.
Belt frog: Leather belt frog in matching configuration. Reverse stamped “Wunderlich Nachf. Berlin 1934” and S.P.O.. A fitting accessory that completes the hewer as a full and collector-attractive ensemble.
Historical Context: DRK enlisted hewer, 1938 pattern
The DRK hewer for enlisted ranks of the 1938 pattern is among the characteristic edged weapons of the German Red Cross within the organizational and uniformed sphere of the period. In contrast to the leader’s daggers, the enlisted hewer shows a more robust and functional form with single-edged blade, sawback and the typical method of wear on a belt frog.
Defining features of these hewers include the black scabbard, the DRK eagle medallion on the crossguard and the strong blade form. The sawback version and its clear lines distinguish the enlisted hewer from purely representative dagger models and give it a very characteristic appearance of its own.
For collectors, complete sets with original belt frog are especially desirable, since this accessory clearly documents the original method of wear. Reverse markings such as “Wunderlich Nachf. Berlin 1934” further support the classification of the accessory and make intact combinations of this type especially attractive.
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