Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. Archive 51 mm (h - inclusive

51 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball)

Gibbons was transferred to the U

Following a number attacks and counterattacks

As a member of the Regular Forces

Queensville for Port Moresby aboard HMAS Canberra on August 17

Germany, Rad. A Subordinate’s Hewer, By Lauterjung & Co. Archive 51 mm (h - inclusive(Haumesser fr Mnner der Reichsarbeitsdienst). A very well preserved Reich Labour Service (RAD) subordinates hewer, measuring 40 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm long polished magnetic steel blade with a Bowie style curvature. The tip and lower edge of the blade are sharpened, and a narrow fuller runs the length of each side. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of ARBEIT ADELT (LABOUR ENNOBLES) in