Original Pre-WWII Finnish Infantry Shovel - All Wood Handle German Field Equipment zinc had been replaced by

zinc had been replaced by copper in calibers used by the Royal Army and Royal Navy

Initially given to Secret Agents but also later smuggled to P

fabric maps could endure the most arduous conditions and would not disintegrate if wet

A swagger stick is shorter than a staff or cane

and was then imported to Belgium

Original Pre-WWII Finnish Infantry Shovel - All Wood Handle German Field Equipment zinc had been replaced byOriginal Item: Acquired in IMA's the recent exclusive purchase from the Finnish Army. These steel and wood infantry shovels, or trench spades, were used extensively before WWII up until the 1970s. As used in the Winter War of 1939 40 and the Continuation War of 1941 44, these were imported directly from Finland and bear SA (Finnish Army) markings but are undated. The handle of the shovel is comprised completely of wood, which contrasts with the later