Need fast help on RAD Hewer please

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Hello fellows,

got offered an RAD Hewer.

I only have two bad photos, but maybe somebody can tell me from the photos if it is original or not.

Thank you very much!

Best regards,

Joerg

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[grip3846]

Not from these pics

Hi,you are never going to tell from these pics. The scabbard looks repainted and I don't like it displayed with pics of RAD men,we know who used it! I would want to see both sides of the blade to see the motto and close ups of the detail on the scabbard.
Regards,Ivan.

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Hi Ivan,

these are the photos I got.

The seller told me, he only has this hewer and the 4 photos of the owner.

So he send me pics of what he has.

Best regards,

Joerg

[Serge M.]

The Krebs motto looks correct. However I don't know if they had moved the placement of the motto during the "run".
Here is the location on my example. Note it is noticebly closer to the hilt.

Regards,
-wagner-

[Phil Borchert]

I agree with Wags, the motto is normally closer to the crossguard.

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Could it be realm though the motto is normally closer to the crossguard?

I saw a few photos now from other ones and they are all a little bit different.
Noone had it at the same place.

Best regards,

Joerg

[Ed Sunday]

I noticed the finish on this piece is the later nickel plated type and appears to be a later war time produced version.

I would want good closeup pics of the whole hewer before pulling the trigger on this one.

[kirk]

Need better pictures.

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I can show some better pics tomorrow evening.

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Now here are some better pics.

What do you think?

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