WWII Finnish Army SA Marked Entrenching Tool Shovel Spade With Leather Carrier For Sale

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WWII Finnish Army SA Marked Entrenching Tool Shovel Spade With Leather Carrier:
$99.99

Item: Original WWII Finnish Army (Suomen Armeija) Infantry Entrenching Tool (E-Tool / Spade) complete with its original Finnish military boxed [SA] stamped black leather carrier.

Markings & Historical Context:

Carrier Stamp: Deeply struck, crisp [SA] Finnish Army acceptance cartouche stamped between the upper belt loops.

Historical Significance: Standard-issue field gear utilized by Finnish infantry forces during the Winter War (1939–1940) and Continuation War (1941–1944). Many of these spade designs were produced under contract or adapted from early Imperial Russian/German patterns, paired with robust domestic Finnish leatherwork.

Features & Construction:

Forged carbon-steel shovel head with riveted neck collar and reinforced rear mounting plate.

Original turned hardwood handle terminating in a bulbous grip.

Heavy black bridle leather carrier featuring dual riveted belt hangers, steel roller buckle diagonal closure strap, and reinforced perimeter stitching.

Carrier: Fine, pliable condition. Leather remains supple and sturdy with sound stitching and secure hardware. The [SA] stamp is 100% legible and sharply defined. Roller buckle and retention strap function as intended.

Spade Head: Structurally solid with honest field patina, aged pitting, and finish wear consistent with military combat use. Edges show honest use with no severe blade damage or breaks.

Handle: Original wood handle is firmly seated in the socket with tight rivets. Displays an authentic age check/grain line running longitudinally along the lower section (stable, typical of aged hardwood field tools).