Can anyone ID this European folding shovel???

[Escapeguy]

Can anyone ID this European style folding shovel?  I don't see any markings at all.   The leather carrier has studs instead of buckles to hold the shovel in place.  Any chance its German WW2?  Many thanks in advance.

 

 

The tightening nut appears to be Bakelite....

[earlymb]

When folded, is the handle flush with the blade or at an angle?

[Escapeguy]

Here are a couple more picturesThe tightening nut appears to be Bakelite....

Here is a couple more pictures.  I hope they help.  Many thanks for your reply.

[earlymb]

I think it's Dutch, post-WW2.

[Gunner87]

On 6/1/2023 at 6:06 PM, Escapeguy said:

Can anyone ID this European style folding shovel?  I don't see any markings at all.   The leather carrier has studs instead of buckles to hold the shovel in place.  Any chance its German WW2?  Many thanks in advance.

 

 

The tightening nut appears to be Bakelite....

 

Hello Escapeguy.

 

I believe that maybe an East German entrenching tool. The leather cover has the two rivets on the fold over straps. I attach images of the tool, a cover on its own and also a Dutch cover which is different. 

 

regards

 

Gunner87

 

 

 

 

 

[Escapeguy]

Thank you very much for your help!!!

[earlymb]

I wasn't looking at the cover, but I think you are correct about the shovel being East-German.

[SARGE]

The Bakelite tightening nut was used by the East Germans.  Not a very good idea because they tended to break.