German WW2 Klappspaten Foldable Spade: WW2 Marked Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly styles may vary slightly

styles may vary slightly

This is the Mark 2 with one snap hook

There is a paper label in the lid illustrating the original contents specification in detail

cypher has been newly applied by IMA for added authentic visual appeal

Original Item: As seen on BBC News all too often nowadays

German WW2 Klappspaten Foldable Spade: WW2 Marked Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly styles may vary slightlyOriginal Item: 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 Klappspaden was halted mid war by its high cost and overlong production time. The end user was of secondary consideration in this type of decision! Luckily IMA has found just a few to fill the gap in any German WW2 collection. All show some type of wartime markers marking but