{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-pair-of-two-folding-shovels-klappspaten-with-maker-markings-1","title":"Original German WWII Pair of Two Folding Shovels Klappspaten with Maker Markings","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. In 1938, the klappspaten, or foldable spade, appeared, being the precursor of all modern spades of this kind. Including the 1943 American Copy. Production of the Klappspaten was halted mid-war by its high cost and overlong production time. The end-user was of secondary consideration in this type of decision!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good service-worn pair of folding shovels. The first example is maker-marked with a logo we could not identify stamped directly onto the blade in the bottom right corner. There is heavy wear but the handle retains its color well. This example has a bakelite tightening nut on the shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second shovel is stamped:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB \u0026amp; CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLINGEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis may denote a date of 1940. This example has a good handle with some scuffs and denting at the pommel. This example has a bakelite tightening nut on the shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good pair of folding shovels, ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44659865124933,"sku":"ONSV26JOS017","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26JOS017__01.jpg?v=1771609773","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-pair-of-two-folding-shovels-klappspaten-with-maker-markings-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}