Original German WWII Entrenching Shovel with Leather Cover Carrier Flintlock Pistols the invasion of the Rhineland

the invasion of the Rhineland (for which two operations it was granted an arrowhead distinction)

Reversible: Desert Camouflage/Jungle Camouflage

with additional duty as chairman of the Joint Logistics Committee of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

See page 24 of Prodger's book Luftwaffe vs RAF (flying clothing of the air war 1939-45)

The dagger comes complete with its original scabbard

Original German WWII Entrenching Shovel with Leather Cover Carrier Flintlock Pistols the invasion of the RhinelandOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice WW2 German trench shovel in very solid usable condition. It is paired with a black leather shovel carrier that was designed to attach to the belt. This carrier is also in good usable condition. Shovel dimensions are as follows: overall length approximately 21 inches, blade length approximately 7. 5 inches, blade width approximately 6 inches.