Imperial German Entrenching Tool?

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Guys, I have owned this Entrenching tool for at least 30 years now.

I have never really confirmed it's true origin. I don't think I have shown it on the forum before? I have examined it very closely and it is devoid of any markings.

Comments please.

Thanks!

Cheers, Ade.

[Richie B]

Ade

Found this on some forum or other !

https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/field...-tools-251789/

There's some bloke called MP44Tom there who seems to collect the things - he may be able to help

Regards

Richie B

[rogge16]

Ade: This one looks similar.

Luke

The Collector's Guild

[oradour]

Ade, a Model 1898/1909 Imperial German Army entrenching tool, after complaints of the sharp edges snagging clothing, the model 1898 was finally modified by folding the spade tips in and riveting to stop this damage occurring............spades rarely had mm or other markings upon them in this period.
Prost ! Steve.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Thanks guys! Nice to put this one to bed.

Cheers, Ade.

[James C]

thats a real nice entrenching tool ade, thanks for showing and always great to here confirmation of originality

[USNV5]

That is very nice and especially the carrier, hard to find a good, original condition carrier. Thanks for showing the set to us.

[MG1918]

This really helps as I am looking for a WWI German MG spade with carrier and collectors tell me that there are fakes even of these now!
Great knowledge.
Thanks
Mark