Folding shovel canvas cover

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Folding shovel canvas cover

Post by d42jeep » Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:32 am

I found a canvas cover at the Tahoe flea on Saturday for my wartime folding shovel. I hadn't seen one before and am wondering if anyone knows when it was made?
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Re: Folding shovel canvas cover

Post by Robin » Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:08 am

It's the model of 1956.
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Re: Folding shovel canvas cover

Post by David » Mon Sep 04, 2017 12:21 pm

Yes, M1956 with the 2 sliding buckles, used in Vietnam. Lots of original M1943 folding shovels still in use then so this set is original.

WW2-era covers for the folding shovel came in 2 types. The first type has a fixed M1910 hook (like a canteen carrier and other equipment intended to be worn on the belt had) and is pretty rare. The second type has an adjustable M1910 hook and is pretty common.

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Post by Mark Jesic » Mon Sep 04, 2017 1:21 pm

I used to have one of the belt type David, i sold it for next to nothing AAARRGGHH ! The second type you mention is very common over here in England. Stalls at military shows seem to have dozens for sale,all at reasonable prices.

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Re: Folding shovel canvas cover

Post by d42jeep » Mon Sep 04, 2017 2:45 pm

Guys,
Thanks for the information! The knowledge shared on this site is impressive.
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Re: Folding shovel canvas cover

Post by David » Mon Sep 04, 2017 3:02 pm

Mark Jesic wrote:
Mon Sep 04, 2017 1:21 pm
I used to have one of the belt type David, i sold it for next to nothing AAARRGGHH ! The second type you mention is very common over here in England. Stalls at military shows seem to have dozens for sale,all at reasonable prices.
The first type was also made post-war for the Dutch army. The main differences were the lack of stampings, the colour (all OD green) and the markings on the fastener. However, it could fool an unsuspecting collector. Also, large quantities of original early covers were modified by the post-war Belgian army by removing the M1910 hook and adding a British-type P37 webbing strap & buckle; these original-but-modified covers are plentiful and cheap.

The second model is all over the place indeed, I don't think I ever paid more than €5 for a decent example. Funny enough, nice M56 covers seem to bring more.

Of the M1943 folding shovel and its carriers, the rarest and most difficult item to find will be a 1943 dated shovel. 1944 & '45 dated examples are a dime a dozen, but it's always worth to check their dates.

If needed I can post some pics of both types of carrier. :wink:

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Re: Folding shovel canvas cover

Post by Mark Jesic » Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:15 am

David, the one i practically gave away was dated 1945, with the information you gave, i feel a bit better now :oops: .


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