German WWII type Post War Military Issue Pick Mattock Russian/Soviet Militaria and the rear elevating mechanism

and the rear elevating mechanism that clamps around the small of the butt stock and slides into a grove in the ranging arc

For use in Tank and other Armoured fighting Vehicles as issued in the Gulf War

Complete with adjustable 3-piece strap

C stenciled on front and rear representing the Royal Ulster Constabulary

The Vickers machine gun was based on the successful Maxim gun of the late 19th century

German WWII type Post War Military Issue Pick Mattock Russian/Soviet Militaria and the rear elevating mechanismOriginal Item: Just released from Military Stores these this is the standard WW2 design full size Entrenching Tool with Pick on one side and Mattock on the other. Used by Artillery units and often seen attached to WW2 German Tanks. Other than being German and solidly constructed, these are relatively Standard but are interesting being of a known Military origin. A very unique classic German WW2 design; see "Uniforms and Tradition of the German Army