Vintage Old WW2 US Army USGI M1943 M43 Folding Trench Shovel E-Tool AMES 1943

Description: Vintage WW2 US Army USGI M1943 M43 Folding Trench Shovel E-Tool AMES 1943 ATTENTION: Dear Customers, you will receive exactly the same item which you see on the pictures, not similar or other. Please read the description carefully and review the photos.An entrenching tool or E-tool is a collapsible spade used by military forces for a variety of military purposes. Survivalists, freedivers, campers, hikers and other outdoors groups have found it to be indispensable in field use. Modern entrenching tools are usually collapsible and made using steel, aluminum, or other light metals."In 1938, the (German) Klappspaten foldable spade, appeared, being the precursor of all modern spades of this kind, including the 1943 American copy." Folding designs became increasingly popular, usually consisting of a fixed handle with a folding shovel head, and sometimes incorporating a pick into the design. Like all individual entrenching tools, they were designed to be easily carried as part of an infantry soldier's standard pack equipment. The British 1937 Pattern entrenching tool added a bayonet lug to the tool's handle, allowing the Lee-Enfield spike bayonet to be mounted on the end and converting the tool into a mine prodder. Entrenching tools, if strongly built, can also be used as ancillary weapons. Some entrenching tools can be even sharpened on one or both sides of the blade to be used as cutting tools or weapons; in fact, when used as such, the tool's sharp, thick edges are strong enough to cut through flesh and bone. During the Second World War, entrenchment tools were used in close quarters combat between German and Soviet forces, notably in the brutal hand-to-hand fighting during the Battle of Stalingrad.Price is only for one item. Dimensions opened: 75cm x 15cm Dimensions closed: 52cm x 15cm Weight: 1250g ITEM CONDITION AS IN THE PICTURE,USEDITEM NO. op19----------------------------------------------------- We ship to worldwide destinations. Shipping via registered mail. We will combine shipping.

Price: 99 USD

Location: Zvornik

End Time: 2023-10-05T10:32:05.000Z

Shipping Cost: 35 USD