Original French WWI Entrenching Shovel Dated 1917 German Field Gear we are just lucky this

we are just lucky this guy survived

is nicely marked MANUFACTURED BY WESTLEY RICHARDS

The liner chinstrap is made of leather

East Devonshire Regiment (1782-1881)

Please note that these do not have a separate top piece like current 8-point utility covers

Original French WWI Entrenching Shovel Dated 1917 German Field Gear we are just lucky thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. Genuine world war one French manufactured entrenching shovels are very hard to find. The Great War was a four year "trench war" stalemate. Thousands died gaining or losing just a few dozen yards, this truly was hell on earth. Advances in weaponry and explosives made survival very difficult and each soldier from whatever Nation was issued a short trench shovel which perhaps became his best friend. Digging In was