M1910 T-shovel WW1 issued

**Austrian** · 07-12-2021, 08:17 PM

Hi everybody,

got here a WW1 T-shovel with a "G" marking on the shaft.

Is there a known meaning behind?

Other side of the shaft is "US" marked as usual.

The "G" is also unclean stamped in the corner of the blade (backside).

Cheers,
Austrian

**Austrian** · 07-13-2021, 03:31 PM

In meantime I found a discussion about the letters.

Rock Island Arsenal Dates with Letter Codes - FIELD & PERSONAL GEAR SECTION - U.S. Militaria Forum

So it was not clear back then in 2011.
Maybe someone knows more today?

**Rescue190** · 07-13-2021, 04:29 PM

I asked my buddy that has the WWI museum and he is sticking with a company designation for the manufacturer in the for what is worth category.
John

**Austrian** · 07-14-2021, 05:43 PM

Thanks for your help, but I'm a little bit sceptic about it.
As per the list in the link there are also many textile products marked with a "G".
In fact I think it couldn't be the manufactruer.
Maybe the letter marking belongs to a contract?