Original Austro-Hungarian WWI Rare Pioneer Entrenching Spade with Serrated Edge & Lanyard - From Personal Collection of David Machnicki, Author of At Arm's Length Series Discount Both Northern and Southern Rhodesia

Both Northern and Southern Rhodesia became exceptionally rich as British Colonies with vast agricultural plantations that fed most of Africa and Great Britain

a feature originally introduced in 1935 on the Browning Hi-Power

particularly the one with the detonator receptacle

is recorded for current and future generations

and even crown adjustment cord

Original Austro-Hungarian WWI Rare Pioneer Entrenching Spade with Serrated Edge & Lanyard - From Personal Collection of David Machnicki, Author of At Arm's Length Series Discount Both Northern and Southern RhodesiaOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very scarce WWI Austro Hungarian Pioneer entrenching tool spade shovel, with a correct serrated edge, rarely seen on the market today. This example came to us from the collection of David F. Machnicki, the author of At Arm's Length Trench Clubs and Knives. The spade has a serrated edge to one side, and there are no makers marks we can find. The handle has also been worn down on both sides to provide a