wartimecollectables.com Posted October 1, 2018 Share #1 Posted October 1, 2018 Looks like a regulation shovel to me and an early one. But though they were always marked? I find no hint of the deep US found on the wood or traces of any markings on the metal fittings or shovel head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wartimecollectables.com Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted October 1, 2018 other pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wartimecollectables.com Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted October 1, 2018 pics.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jumpin Jack Posted October 1, 2018 Share #5 Posted October 1, 2018 I see the U.S. stamp in your last photo. It is what it is. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wartimecollectables.com Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted October 1, 2018 I see the U.S. stamp in your last photo. It is what it is. Jack Hmmm I poured over this thing but until I shot pics I didn't notice!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray175INF Posted October 1, 2018 Share #7 Posted October 1, 2018 And a nice well used one at that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted October 1, 2018 Share #8 Posted October 1, 2018 Look on end of cross handle, should be Ord.flaming bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted October 2, 2018 Share #9 Posted October 2, 2018 Look on end of cross handle, should be Ord.flaming bomb. Not always, this is an uncommon but not rare marking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted October 2, 2018 Share #10 Posted October 2, 2018 Didnt say all, most Ive had in almost 40 years have had Ord. bomb. Ord. bomb is ONE way to ID them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted October 2, 2018 Share #11 Posted October 2, 2018 I see a "US" on the shaft in the very top photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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