Original WWI Imperial Russian Infantry Shovel- WWI Dated Snider Rifle Accessories Original Item: Developed for the

Original Item: Developed for the possible invasion of Norway and used extensively during the Battle of the Bulge

it was based on the French Hotchkiss Model 1909

the Italian armed forces melted away and an Italian army was reconstructed in northern Italy under German control

Once plentiful

The roller-locked recoil operation functions as follows: two cylindrical rollers

Original WWI Imperial Russian Infantry Shovel- WWI Dated Snider Rifle Accessories Original Item: Developed for theOriginal Item: Acquired in IMA's the recent exclusive purchase from the Finnish Army. These Imperial Russian shovels, or trench spades, were a surprise. Imported from Finland we expected Finish shovels and while these do bear SA (Finnish Army) markings they also bear Imperial Russian markings, ranging from double headed eagles, to makers codes, and amazingly they bear WWI or Pre WWI dates! The shovel heads have a distinctive nine rivet configuration,