Original British Pre-WWII British Rail Midland Marked Railway Axe by English Tools Ltd. Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia There is no staining or

There is no staining or dirt in the grooves of the design

Following a competitive fly-off and a sealed bidding process

The top of this fine example is marked with the maker's information:

17th Air Cavalry Regiment arrived in Vietnam on 18 February 1968 and departed to Ft Bragg

Two of the three rockets have a small decal of a bird carrying a rocket

Original British Pre-WWII British Rail Midland Marked Railway Axe by English Tools Ltd. Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia There is no staining orOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a tremendous early 20th century British railway axe which has a tremendous patina, and great markings. This example was manufactured by English Tools, Ltd., which was founded in 1780 as Bulldog Tools in Wigan. By 1861, the company was already a manufacturer of spades, shovels, and hammers. The company changed its name to English Tools Ltd. in 1929. The head of the axe is approximately 9 in length with an edge