Original WWII Finnish Infantry Shovel - Metal & Wood Handle Hand Select:No although “polygroove” sounds like a

although “polygroove” sounds like a modern term

The British finally adopted this weapon in 1869

Direct from Military storage

Note: This is a "Short Barrel" under 16 inches in length

all of the size 66 shells have the extra holes for a chin strap

Original WWII Finnish Infantry Shovel - Metal & Wood Handle Hand Select:No although “polygroove” sounds like aOriginal 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 style of this shovel is very close to WW2 Russian and even some German WWII