Тесак рядового складу Німецького Червоного Хреста (DRK, Третій Рейх)

An original field knife issued to the rank-and-file of the German Red Cross (DRK), introduced for service in the late 1930s. The blade is straight, single-edged, with a fuller and a distinctive serrated edge on the back; the tip is blunted in accordance with the functional purpose of a medical instrument. The handle is made of zinc alloy with plastic scales, one of which has a knurled surface for a better grip. The pommel is adorned with a decorative plate featuring a raised image of the Red Cross emblem combined with the state symbol of that era. The knife comes with a black-painted metal sheath. The item combines functionality with the characteristic features of service equipment and was used for auxiliary medical purposes, particularly when working with bandages and splints. Its condition is consistent with its status as a collector’s item, bearing natural signs of age and use.