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29 - French shovel with leather sheath, made in Morocco.
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Estimate €70 - €150
Description
French shovel with leather sheath, made in Morocco. Straight shovel with a square blade by the manufacturer Lasvigne, dated 1915. Comes with a leather sheath bearing an oval manufacturer’s stamp; the name is barely legible, but the inscription ‘ex-brigadier, French Artillery, Rabat’ can be made out. Also features a handwritten soldier’s name, possibly DERTAILLE. Good condition, normal wear and tear, patina. French shovel with leather sheath manufactured in Morocco. Straight shovel with square blade manufactured by Lasvigne and dated 1915. Complete with its leather sheath bearing an oval manufacturer’s stamp. The name is difficult to read, but the inscription ‘ex brigadier de l’artillerie française, Rabat’ can be made out. It also bears a handwritten soldier’s name, possibly DERTAILLE. Good condition. Wear consistent with use. Age-related patina.
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