Equipment US
US WWII M1943 GI Folding Shovel Ames, Dark OD Carrier
Equipment US
US WWII M1943 GI Folding Shovel Ames, Dark OD Carrier
Item #61685 : Original era manufacture. US Army folding shovel, greatly influenced by the German example encountered in North Africa. Maker marked AMES, and dated 1944. Dark OD canvas carrier with an adjustable belt hook. Maker marked and dated Tulsa Canvas Products 1944. Sound used condition, the belt hook has been bent a bit from use, but still operable, eyelets are all sound. Worn original paint finish to the blade and handle.