German WWII type Post War Military Issue Pick Mattock Russian/Soviet Militaria Constructed of wool basically like

Constructed of wool basically like a closed ended pillowcase

and issued to units in 1936

Complete with adjustable 3-piece strap

and the rear elevating mechanism that clamps around the small of the butt stock and slides into a grove in the ranging arc

The Vickers machine gun was based on the successful Maxim gun of the late 19th century

German WWII type Post War Military Issue Pick Mattock Russian/Soviet Militaria Constructed of wool basically likeOriginal Item: Just released from Military Stores these this is the standard WW2 design full size Entrenching Tool with Pick on one side and Mattock on the other. Used by Artillery units and often seen attached to WW2 German Tanks. Other than being German and solidly constructed, these are relatively Standard but are interesting being of a known Military origin. A very unique classic German WW2 design; see "Uniforms and Tradition of the German Army