Original U.S. WWII M1912 T-Handle Shovel with 1943 Dated Cover Sterling SMG it soon acquired from the

it soon acquired from the French the nickname Les Terribles

so this example was almost certainly used for castle defense or use in the field against soldiers on horseback

though the thread end was removed at some point

the oldest being the Fork and appears to be dated 1904

Original U.S. WWII M1912 T-Handle Shovel with 1943 Dated Cover Sterling SMG it soon acquired from theOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a great example of a WWII used M1912 T Handle shovel with a 1943 dated cover by W. I. DUMAS MFG. CO. The shovel is in fair condition overall with some damage to the shaft. The shovel is standard with U. S. stamped into the metal, and the shaft of the shovel has some damage and has had two screws inserted through them as shown. The shovels cover is very beautiful and appears unissued. A great example of a well