Original German WWII Folding Shovel Klappspaten by E. Luft, Eisen und Metallwarenfabrik with 1944 dated Leather Carrier Antique Shotguns There is also maker’s nameplate

There is also maker’s nameplate for George Potter & Company

Schirmmützen are occasionally encountered with a soft leather visor

The screw cap on the bottom reads:

Royal Sardinian Army

The grip is a wood based type

Original German WWII Folding Shovel Klappspaten by E. Luft, Eisen und Metallwarenfabrik with 1944 dated Leather Carrier Antique Shotguns There is also maker’s nameplateOriginal 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