Original German WWII Folding Shovel Klappspaten by E. Luft, Eisen und Metallwarenfabrik with 1944 dated Leather Carrier French Uniforms circa 1800

circa 1800

it is definitely an early example

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

The iron surface shows moderate pitting

Original German WWII Folding Shovel Klappspaten by E. Luft, Eisen und Metallwarenfabrik with 1944 dated Leather Carrier French Uniforms circa 1800Original 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