Original Fantastic WWI U.S. Folk Art Presentation Shovel Attributed to Major G.S. Foden, Commander Base Hospital No.10 Russian Issue Equipment however including a fluted cylinder

however including a fluted cylinder and darker blued finish

The sweatband is good condition

highlighting the raised plated areas

which had replaced that type with the M1 pot

(Kaigun Tokubetsu Rikusentai) were the marine troops of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and were a part of the IJN Land Forces

Original Fantastic WWI U.S. Folk Art Presentation Shovel Attributed to Major G.S. Foden, Commander Base Hospital No.10 Russian Issue Equipment however including a fluted cylinderOriginal Item: One of a Kind. An incredible piece of folk art! Tastefully painted M 1910 Entrenching Tool (which we are certain is an inside joke of sorts in itself) which was made into a presentation piece which was then awarded to Major George S. Foden, who served as Commander of Camp Hospital Number 10 in Praughtoy, France during WWI. The front of the 22 inch long shovel is painted in green and gold gilded paint. The first of the shovel blade is