Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz 81mm Mortar The 47th Aero Squadron was

The 47th Aero Squadron was established 20 July 1917

as the anti-aircraft configuration was rarely used

These have clear optics

The best feature of this helmet is definitely the original hand painted Engineer Corps emblem on the front of the helmet

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross EM/NCO Hewer with Scabbard - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz 81mm Mortar The 47th Aero Squadron wasOriginal 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