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RCEM - 001 - 26771- Red Cross Hewer – No Maker

This Red Cross Hewer is as nice as you will find them. It has all of the nickel plating throughout the pommel and crossguard areas. Even the sharp edges of the pommel have all of the plating. The crossguard has a fine oval depiction, presenting the eagle with half-closed wings, with vaulted mobile swastika, at his chest. This bird is clutching a cross. The reverse oval is just as nice, being in new-like condition. The grip plates are the standard black bakelite type, the obverse having a checkered finish, and the reverse having a smooth finish. These plates are retained by screw and spanner hardware. There is a little bit of surface rust on the two screws, but they look unturned. The scabbard is straight throughout. This shell has outstanding original black paint. This paint shows only the most nominal signs of any usage, but really rates in near full mint condition. The lower fitting is in choice condition, being the style which is “pressed” into place. The upper fitting also has all of the nickeling, and is retained by two dome head nickel screws. There is a fine black leather frog. This frog has 4-rivet construction and is in fine near full mint condition. The reverse of the frog is stamped with the capital letter “H”. The blade is an outstanding sawback variety. The original crossgraining is all there, and the surfaces of this blade are near mint. The reverse ricasso is stamped, “Gesch Geschützt”. The original, choice condition, black leather blade washer is in place. This is about as fine of a Red Cross hewer as you are likely to encounter. Mint, Minus (26771) $1,195.00(#041808)

RCEM - 002 - 26838 - RED CROSS HEWER - NO MAKER

This Red Cross Hewer has outstanding nickel plated finish throughout. In fact, this nickel plated finish is 100%. Even the fine edge of the pommel top has full plating. The plating also has signs of some original lacquer still protecting its surfaces. The cross guard features and oval disc having a half-closed wing eagle which faces to the viewer’s left. The bird clutches a cross in his talons and has a vaulted mobile swastika on his breast. This hilt is as nice as you will see. The grip plates are a black Bakelite variety. The obverse plate is finely checkered and the reverse plate is smooth. These plates are retained by screw and spanner hardware. These fittings also still have all of their plating. The scabbard shell is straight throughout and has excellent original paint. This black paint shows a little bit of age crazing in the surfaces here and there but, overall, the paint is still at 100% and retains its original fine luster. The scabbard mounts are a matching nickel. The lower mount is retained by two nickel side screws and the upper example has two flatter style side screws. There is an outstanding frog attached to the scabbard. This black frog has perfect leather and it is in choice condition throughout, being retained by four aluminum rivets. There is a capital “K” stamping on the reverse of this frog at the belt loop area. The blade of this example is also a beauty. This blade is nice and bright throughout, having full 100% cross graining. It is equipped with a crisp sawback spine and is in mint condition. There are some minor surface stains which are just from old oil and would easily clean out with some WD40 or the like. This blade, though, still remains in full mint condition. The ricasso is stamped “Ges. Gesch.” The new-like brown leather washer is still in place protecting this fine blade. An outstanding example here, the likes of which would be very difficult to upgrade. Mint Minus. $1,295.00