It was restored some years ago by master antique gunsmith Norm Sutton
Throwing knives are reported to have been used for bridewealth
What makes the history accompanying this plaque particularly moving are the surviving contemporary accounts of Fishbourne’s character and conduct in action
The black patent leather chin strap and buttons are still present and in very good condition
with a handle that is nickel-plated over a steel base
Original German WWII RAD Labor Service Custom Wood and Steel Shovel Shaped Sign with Hand Painted Insignia Category_Snider Rifle Accessories It was restored some yearsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German WWII period custom made RAD, or Reichsarbeitsdienst, decorative sign constructed in the form of a shovel. Measuring approximately 36" overall, it combines a wooden handle with a curved steel shovelhead bearing a large hand painted RAD insignia. The Reichsarbeitsdienst, or Reich Labor Service, was the German state labor organization responsible for compulsory labor service, public works,