Gildwiller1918 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Just picked up this very nice condition '37 pattern E-tool. The carrier pouch looks unissued and is dated 1943, the metal shovel/pick head is dated 1944. The helve of the tool does not have the bayonet modification for mine probing (designated the Mk II helve, introduced in 1944). So I would guess the helve is the older 08 Mk I pattern which was made obsolete in 1923, but re-introduced in 1941, it is unmarked and undated. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 A lucky find, becoming harder to get and more expensive, I missed a few cheap offers a few years back. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 I have noticed that lately Fritz, these seem to drying up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Do you have the other items of 37 equipment to go with this? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 No, just starting actually. Looking at some nice Lewis Gun pouches now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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