RAD NCO M1934 Hewer – Carl Eickhorn – Original A&S 38 Hanger

This item is a high-quality Non-Commissioned Officer's hewer of the State Labor Service (Reichsarbeitsdienst), pattern 1934, preserved as a complete set with its original leather and aluminum hanger. The heavy, Bowie-style blade was produced by one of the most renowned edged weapon manufacturers, Carl Eickhorn of Solingen, confirmed by the iconic squirrel trademark and the RAD triangle acceptance stamp. The obverse of the blade features the deeply etched formation motto "Arbeit adelt," meaning "Labor Ennobles." The hilt is fitted with genuine staghorn grips, and the eagle-head pommel provides a powerful, monumental appearance to the weapon. Accompanying the hewer is a rare 1938 hanger, featuring an aluminum clip with full Assmann & Söhne (A&S) markings and RJAD acceptance codes, making this a historically consistent and complete set.
Historically, the M1934 hewer was issued to both enlisted men and NCOs of the RAD as a ceremonial sidearm, with its shape drawing inspiration from traditional clearing tools. The RAD organization, established to combat unemployment and build character through manual labor, placed great emphasis on symbolism, reflected in the wheat ears on the scabbard and the motto on the blade. The markings on the hanger indicate production during the peak expansion of the organization just before the outbreak of World War II. The combination of an Eickhorn hewer and an Assmann hanger, two of the Third Reich's premier suppliers, ensures the highest collectible value for this particular specimen.