Original U.S. WWII Ames Ice Axe - 10th Mountain Division MG 42 Accessories so it did see some

so it did see some use

It still has the original cord for interfacing with the vehicle radio

for the 26th Landsturm (Land Storm) Battalion

however it still has the movable front visor with the crossed fire axes

SLOAN a pilot on who flew in the Pacific Theater CBI (China

Original U.S. WWII Ames Ice Axe - 10th Mountain Division MG 42 Accessories so it did see someOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a U. S. Army World War Two Ice Axe manufactured by AMES. The ice axes were issued to the legendary 10th Mountain Division. The axe measures 36' in overall length, with a 13" head. It retains the steel ring and original leather wrist strap (so often missing). The base of the haft has a steel cup with spike. The cup is clearly marked U. S. AMES. These are very difficult pieces of