Posted 5 years ago
fortapache
(3421 items)
This was a my big find at the Rose Bowl and it was only $10 or $15. It is a WWII US Army pick/mattock or something like that. It came complete with the canvas carrier. Getting either the pick or carrier would normally cost more than $15.
Unfortunately the markings are a bit worn. I have not been able to figure out the manufacturer. It isn't plumb I know that. Looks like DCHS Co. and 19xx.
This is something I haven't seen before that I recall. Not as glamorous as knife or bayonet but it served a purpose in WWII. Most of the knives and bayonets opened cans and other mundane tasks anyway. Probably used by engineers. This would be a very heavy piece for an infantry soldier to carry around.
Anyway a nice piece of militaria to add to my collection.
Thank you
Karl-Fodor
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Irishcollector
bobby725
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Vynil33rpm
U.S. Army data depot lists it as
Pick-Mattock Intrenching M-1910 used 1942 -1945.
If memory serves me correctly the French also had these. Take my word you need something like this to dig a fox hole over there during the winter when the ground is frozen.
Thank you very much fhrjr2. You did a much better description than I did.
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fhrjr2
Manikan
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racer4four
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SEAN68
Great Find, Love It ! Surprised i did not see it 5 years ago.
Wayne