Original WWI Imperial Russian Infantry Shovel- WWI Dated Snider Rifle Accessories Once plentiful

Once plentiful

Original Item: Developed for the possible invasion of Norway and used extensively during the Battle of the Bulge

The Thomas French company designed the web belts for the Vickers

it was based on the French Hotchkiss Model 1909

the Italian armed forces melted away and an Italian army was reconstructed in northern Italy under German control

Original WWI Imperial Russian Infantry Shovel- WWI Dated Snider Rifle Accessories Once plentifulOriginal Item: Acquired in IMA's the recent exclusive purchase from the Finnish Army. These Imperial Russian shovels, or trench spades, were a surprise. Imported from Finland we expected Finish shovels and while these do bear SA (Finnish Army) markings they also bear Imperial Russian markings, ranging from double headed eagles, to makers codes, and amazingly they bear WWI or Pre WWI dates! The shovel heads have a distinctive nine rivet configuration,