Original German WWII Unissued DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Lewis Gun It was still in FM

It was still in FM 24-24 as late as 1994 but it was long gone from US active service before then

Front cover features silver embossed Iron Cross and reads Ehren-Chronik (Honor Chronicle)

and the phosphate finish on the grip is fully intact

The pistol features a nice Beech wood stock with heavy brass mounts and very substantially made

Original German WWII Unissued DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard & Frog - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Lewis Gun It was still in FMOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the German Red Cross (DRK) Enlisted Man Non Commissioned Officer Hewer, complete with its original scabbard. The hewer has a blunt tip, and edge, as it was intended for combat medics, who would make more use of the Sawback blade, which could be used to cut wood for splints. The heavy blade could be used for chopping, similar to the U. S. Hospital corps "bolo" knives of WWI. The hilt