Original German WWII 98th Gebirgsjäger Mountain Trooper Regt. Piton Hammer with Waffenamt Marking 81mm Mortar and there is additional engraving

and there is additional engraving around the frame of the "bag" shaped grip

including Ensign John d'Arc Lorenz called it an incalculable inspiration: "For the first time I realized what the flag meant: all of us — a million faces — all our effort — a whisper of encouragement

43mm m/935

Complete with substantial leather carry handle

Originally it would have read FIELD / 233 HOLBORN

Original German WWII 98th Gebirgsjäger Mountain Trooper Regt. Piton Hammer with Waffenamt Marking 81mm Mortar and there is additional engravingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic service used condition World War Hakenhammer (piton hammer), which are used to hammer hooked spikes (haken) into the rock face for the attachment of ropes. Even better, it is definitely a German military issued Axe, as it has both a German Waffenamt inspection mark, as well as a Gebirgsjger regimental marking! We've only seen a few of these before! This piton hammer is offered in lovely service