Original German WWII 1940 dated Folding Shovel Klappspaten by Franz Lipowski with 1941 dated Leather Carrier British Antique Guns This 2nd Model Naval Dagger

This 2nd Model Naval Dagger was probably purchased by a high ranking officer early in the period as the pommel is a 1938 changeover type

The "1929 Geneva Convention" which superseded the former agreement

Comes more than ready to be added to your WWII British displays

and is single sided with single piece cotton white circle with a black embroidered swas (Hook Crosses or Swass) sewn onto it

450/577 cal

Original German WWII 1940 dated Folding Shovel Klappspaten by Franz Lipowski with 1941 dated Leather Carrier British Antique Guns This 2nd Model Naval DaggerOriginal 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