Entrenching Tool

Things a soldier would carry other than firearms, ammo, or uniforms. Meaning equipment such as ammo pouches, bayonets, holsters, oil cans, cleaning equipment, etc.

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Entrenching Tool

Post by joseyclosey » Fri May 19, 2006 12:57 pm

British Army WW11 entrenching tool in mint unused condition.

Packed for carry...

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Assembled for use..

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And the shaft has a fitting to take the No.4 bayonet..

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Post by Brass Rat » Fri May 19, 2006 5:35 pm

Wasn't the bayonet attachment for probing for mines?
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Post by stripperclip » Fri May 19, 2006 8:29 pm

excellent shape and I believe it was for probing for mines and did you just aquire that joe are just holding out on us :D
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Post by Woftam » Fri May 19, 2006 9:14 pm

Brass Rat wrote:Wasn't the bayonet attachment for probing for mines?
I thought it was for making toast.

Nice find though, whatever it was used for.
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Post by joseyclosey » Sat May 20, 2006 1:20 pm

I would rather do toast than probe for mines with it ;)

Robert, unfortunately its not mine, but belongs to a friend of mine who sniffs out select goodies like this. :D

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