Original German WWII Folding Shovel Klappspaten by Hugo Linder Deltawerk with 1941-Dated Leather Carrier German Awards Medals Badges Insignia There are also several small

There are also several small proof marks on the both sides of frame and barrel

The maker marking has faded

It was renamed in 1850 as the 2nd Bengal (European) Fusiliers

The details throughout the eagle are great throughout the head

It should be noted that the star device was removed from the boards

Original German WWII Folding Shovel Klappspaten by Hugo Linder Deltawerk with 1941-Dated Leather Carrier German Awards Medals Badges Insignia There are also several smallOriginal 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