M1874 e-tool, please help with the cover
Hello! I reckon this in my possession is an M1874 shovel, "IDEAL" mark, in good condition it seems, I can't figure out the cover, is it possible those rivets were added when repurposing it for ww2? No markings that I could find on the cover, some faint numbers on the back (maybe). Please feel free to correct me on anything, thank you!
Just a bump to see if anyone has info
Nice looking tool. But not something I know about
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
Thank you!
Spades and covers are always a bit tricky as there are so many types from all countries that fought in the Great War, and of those examples many are very similar. Not having any markings does make things a little more challenging. The cover does not strike me as Imperial German equipment, however I have seen some Austrian examples with similar rivets, so that may be a place to start some online investigation. Bearing in mind WW1 and WW2 covers are also similar. Sorry I can’t be of any further assistance.by JiiR
Andy
This probably will not help, but here is an old thread on etools, mostly German WW2
Military Entrenching Tools and Shovels
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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