WWII U.S. M1943 Entrenching Tool by Ames - 1945 Dated with Carrier
| Year: | 1945 |
| Maker: | Ames |
| Type: | M1943 Entrenching Tool |
| Condition: | Good |
Description
11/5/26 - For sale is a WWII U.S. M1943 folding entrenching tool made by Ames in 1945, with its canvas carrier. Adopted in 1943 to replace the earlier T-handle shovel, the M1943 was based on the German folding design, with a blade that locks straight for digging or at a right angle for use as a pick or hoe, and it was carried by U.S. infantrymen through the end of the war. The blade is clearly stamped "US / AMES / 1945" and retains much of its olive drab paint, with bright wear across the face and edges from use. The locking collar works as it should, and the wood handle is solid with worn paint and a natural patina. The olive drab canvas carrier is marked "U.S." on the front and has its snap closure, belt hook and leather tip, with fading, light staining and some fraying at the edges.
Specifications
| Condition: | Good |
| Maker: | Ames |
| Year: | 1945 |
| Type: | M1943 Entrenching Tool |
