Original German WWII Folding Shovel Klappspaten with Rare 1941 Dated Preßstoff Carrier by Max G. Müller Snider Rifle Parts traveled by train to Taunton

traveled by train to Taunton

This is a classic all-purpose fowling piece

He became a combat medic in the 94th Infantry Division

They are covered in mature rust pitting but are still totally functional

The jacket is marked in stamped ink (faded) at the neck with laundry number l-4066 which are the last four digits of the soldier's Army Serial Number along with the first letter of his last name

Original German WWII Folding Shovel Klappspaten with Rare 1941 Dated Preßstoff Carrier by Max G. Müller Snider Rifle Parts traveled by train to TauntonOriginal 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