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Shovel ID?
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Would I be correct in thinking this is a WW2 era shovel?? Military issue? -36inches tall, -"Bulldog" marked, -"Patent 10-625" on the handle, No "C-Broad arrow" to be seen though. Waddya think? regards Darrell 101_3591.jpg 101_3592.jpg 101_3593.jpg |
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I have those too, Darrell
We in NZ believe them to be Canadian made, issued with CMP vehicles.
I have seen pics of Kiwi infantry carrying these in the Italian campaign. They certainly look like the ones in the CMP and UC parts lists. Rob |
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Hi Rob
I should have mentioned that it is stamped "Made in Canada" on both sides of the handle just above the patent Stamping. Hard to see in the 3rd pic. Still no C broad arrow mark that I can see. I may take a wire brush to it this weekend looking for one as it has the remnants of about 4 different layers of paint on the metal parts. Thanks for your reply. Sometimes Kiwi beliefs are easy to swallow!! Oh and please be careful around Fiordland National Park!! http://www.canada.com/national/natio...daf78d70a6&p=1 regards Darrell Last edited by Darrell Zinck; 12-04-08 at 02:23. Reason: editted for atrocious spelling!! |
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I have a few of these shovels as well. I have yet to see one that is C/l\ marked. Same goes for the pick axe and handle....I have a number of these, and none of them are marked either.
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Hi Rob
Thanks for your reply. I have three of these now. One is about 3 inches longer though and has a different type shovel-head on it. Still all the same markings though. I have been all over all three and there is no sign of a broad arrow. Graeme Well then, consider yourself lucky you didn't!!! regards Darrell |
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A quick Google of BULLDOG SHOVEL reveals the following...
http://www.bulldogtools.co.uk/ They have about 200 different version of this shovel, just like the one in the photo. By chance are they British? Quote:
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