Historical information

Trenching tool was an intrinsic part of the soldiers kit in the field.

Significance

The tool was of vital assistance to the soldier in the field. Variously employed as a shovel or a pick to dig a trench, a toilet, drainage for rainwater, as a machete on occasions.

Physical description

Wooden handle with metal blade and spike; blade and spike swiveled out to be used but folded for carry.

Inscriptions & markings

Some indecipherable markings but included a pointed arrow and some model or serial numbers.