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Military Shovel

Key Details

Date: 1956

Original or Replica: Original

Era: The General

Collection: IKEducation

Citations: Donated by Joe Basso

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Tool used by soldiers. Shovel was used to dig foxholes for protection and cover. Hinged metal spade, wooden handle. Spade cover is green canvas. Cover has markings, ‘CARRIER INTRENCHING TOOL M-1956 8466-842-5842 OM (CTM) 46H4-F-80 SEPT 1956’ ‘US’ is stamped on front.

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Military shovel with a wooden handle and dark metal blade.

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