Original U.S. WWI M1912 Experimental Entrenching Shovel with Picket Pin and Unit-Marked Carrier German Flags so much of the paint

so much of the paint has chipped away

The blade has not been sharpened for use in the field

This is just splendid

Purchased directly collector

which looks to function correctly

Original U.S. WWI M1912 Experimental Entrenching Shovel with Picket Pin and Unit-Marked Carrier German Flags so much of the paintOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptionally rare excellent complete example of a model 1912 experimental entrenching shovel with a removable shovel head on the 1912 picket pin farrier hammer. This rare entrenching tool also comes with a very nice R. I. A. 1909 marked M1905 shovel cover. The cover is also stenciled 2. B. 16, likely for Company B of the 2nd Infantry Regiment, 16th item. The securing strap is also marked R. I. A. 1909, a