Original German WWII Pickaxe Mattock by Joh. Krumpholz - Dated 1944 German Decals and since then looks to

and since then looks to have had a long history

It is made of Dark navy blue wool

or to use in reenactments

we conclude that this item is truly fresh to the collectors market

The helmet comes complete with a M1 Liner Chinstrap of the early variety with green-painted hardware

Original German WWII Pickaxe Mattock by Joh. Krumpholz - Dated 1944 German Decals and since then looks toOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a scarce piece, the first of its kind we have seen, a 1944 dated German pickaxe with a 3 letter code ffy for Joh. Krumpholz of Durrenwaiderhammer Bayern, a known toolmaker which is still manufacturing tools to this day. The head appears to have been repainted. These tools were used by Artillery units and often seen attached to WW2 German Tanks. A very unique classic German WW2 design; see "Uniforms and