Original WWI Imperial Russian Infantry Shovel- WWI Dated Snider Rifle Accessories Shortly after becoming a major

Shortly after becoming a major supplier of Martini-Henry rifles

it was based on the French Hotchkiss Model 1909

Once plentiful

Once the cover is soaked then installed

Scabbard is not included with this item

Original WWI Imperial Russian Infantry Shovel- WWI Dated Snider Rifle Accessories Shortly after becoming a majorOriginal Item: Acquired in IMA's the recent exclusive purchase from the Finnish Army. These Imperial Russian shovels, or trench spades, were a surprise. Imported from Finland we expected Finish shovels and while these do bear SA (Finnish Army) markings they also bear Imperial Russian markings, ranging from double headed eagles, to makers codes, and amazingly they bear WWI or Pre WWI dates! The shovel heads have a distinctive nine rivet configuration,