Description: Original WW1 WWI German Intrenching Tool Spade "Schanzeug" Shovel. 21 inches overall length Often used as a close combat weapon "im Schuztengraben" There is an additional stamped mark on the wood handle. It readsRP 32. This is a post-war marking that was added by the Dutch. After WW2, the British captured stocks of these shovels were sold to the Dutch for use in their Civil Defense and Rescue Forces. The RP mark signifies "Reddingsploeg", or Rescue Service. The 32 is found on all of the shovels in their service. Each type of tool was given a "Dutch Stock Number" when they were reissued. Shovels are found with RP 32, flashlights RP 23, and Rescue Axes RP 4, etc. WE SHIP WITHIN 48 HOURS OF RECEIPT OF PAYMENT.CHECK OUR FEEDBACK AND BUY WITH CONFIDENCE. Please take a minute and check out my other listings.I will be listing many unique and unusual items from my over 25 years of collecting...you never know what youll find! If I feel that there is a lack of interest or low activity, I will end the auction early.Do not miss out on this item by waiting until the last minute to bid...it may no longer be available. Now the business part: PAYMENT PayPal SHIPPING Seller Pays INSURANCE not included CHECKOUT I would like to hear from you within 3 days of the close of the auction.Use the ebay checkout or send an e-mail and let me know how you plan to close this deal. Good luck and thanks for bidding!
Price: 329.95 USD
Location: Mantua, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-12-06T19:24:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Region of Origin: Germany
