WW2 period RKKA leather shovel cover

**grubhy** · 03-23-2011, 06:00 PM

Hello,

I would be pleased for id this pattern, as far I know it was introduced in 20's as successor of Imperial entrenching tool carrier. Please advice

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**Espenlaub Militaria** · 03-23-2011 06:00 PM

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**grubhy** · 03-23-2011, 06:05 PM

I was able to find some pics of these on the other forum but no additional information about them:- please note green paint on steel parts:

And another example:

Drawing from period which clearly shows details of imperial pattern, as far I know Imperial Russian M10 pattern :

Any help appreciated!

Warmest Regards,

Robert

**RedHorseman25** · 03-23-2011, 06:45 PM

I suspect that the initial post is of a German/Western European carrier, not a Soviet, as it looks just like the German one I have in my collection.

Now, it is possible, that a Soviet soldat picked up a damaged German carrier, and had his leather repair guy make the repairs, which put the Soviet style green buckle on the item, but this is pure speculation.

Boridin