Original German WWII Red Cross Hewer P-1853 Enfield hence the M28

hence the M28

They were used extensively in Angola and Mozambique

Original Item: The M-1956 Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment Ammunition Pouches were marked "Case

we will never know

According to the The New York Times

Original German WWII Red Cross Hewer P-1853 Enfield hence the M28Original Item: Only One Available. This Red Cross Enlisted Man's Hewer is a nice solid example. The hilt mounts have 80% of the fine original nickel plated surfaces and only shows minor use and age; it is nice to see a hewer with this kind of preservation to the hilt as the base metal is pot metal and often the plating did not hold up well. The pommel edges are as crisp and retain much plating. The crossguard features an oval boss, plain on the