Original German WWII Folding Shovel Klappspaten by E. Luft, Eisen und Metallwarenfabrik with 1944 dated Leather Carrier French Uniforms The French and Indian Warr

The French and Indian Warr of 1756-1763

it is definitely an early example

It was designed by the Field Equipment Board (Kenttävarustustoimikunta) lead by Colonel Aarne Heikinheimo (later Major-General and Inspector of Infantry until his accidental death in test-firing event of 47-mm mortar prototype in year 1938) and composed of jaeger officers (former Finnish volunteers of Prussian Jaeger Battalion 27 of World War 1)

Serial number 225412 is found on the receiver below the maker mark

circa 1800

Original German WWII Folding Shovel Klappspaten by E. Luft, Eisen und Metallwarenfabrik with 1944 dated Leather Carrier French Uniforms The French and Indian WarrOriginal Item: Only One Available. In 1938, the klappspaten, or foldable spade, appeared, being the precursor of all modern spades of this kind. Including the 1943 American Copy. Production of the Klappspaten was halted mid war by its high cost and overlong production time. The end user was of secondary consideration in this type of decision! The shovel is in very nice condition with the original in "Wehrmacht finish". The German military blued their