Genuine Vintage WWII Swiss Army Alpine mountain troops Snow Shove 1939

GENUINE VINTAGE WWII SWISS ARMY ALPINE MOUNTAIN TROOPS SNOW SHOVEL 1939. Condition is "Used".

Price is for one Shovel.

Great Display collectible and Useful Pc. of history.

Item Description
Dated 1939, this tool was issued at the onset of WWII. As used by Swiss troops to fill sandbags, shore up fortifications and more way back when. A cool collectible, with plenty of life left for hard tasks down the road.

Swiss military issue
Metal 10" x 8" spade
18"l. wood handle
Screw collar allows for handle removal
1 lb., 3 oz.
Key Specifications

Item Number: 282516
Spade: 10" x 8"
Handle Length: 18"
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Condition: Used, in good shape

Aluminum Shovel with Removable Wood handle
These shovels were used by the Swiss Army Alpine troops that were stationed in the Swiss Alps during WW2.
The vintage WWII Swiss Army Alpine mountain troops snow shovel dated 1939 is a lightweight, durable aluminum tool with a specific design for alpine conditions and unique collector's markings.
Design and Specifications
Overall Length: The shovel measures approximately 26 inches when assembled.
Blade Material: The spade is made of lightweight aluminum, often with a high-gloss coating or paint, which makes the shovel durable yet relatively light (around 1 lb, 3 oz). The blade measures 10 inches by 8 inches.
Handle: It features an 18-inch wooden handle that can be easily removed to make the tool more compact for transport in a backpack.
Assembly Mechanism: A knurled ring slides down the shank of the shovel to clamp the handle securely in place. A stamped-in bump aids in retaining the handle when the ring is slid up and tightened.
Condition: Many of these shovels found on the surplus market are in surprisingly good, near-mint condition, suggesting they were part of a large, one-time purchase and may have seen limited actual field use.
Markings and Origin
Manufacturer: Nearly all existing examples of this specific 1939-dated shovel bear the same manufacturer's mark: the letter A over the letters SS within a triangle. This mark is believed to be for Aluminium Schweisswerk A.-G., Schlieren.
Date and Acceptance Stamp: The year "1939" is stamped beneath the manufacturer's mark, along with a Swiss military acceptance "cross" stamp.
Usage: While manufactured in Switzerland for the Swiss Army, some sources indicate they also saw use with the German Wehrmacht mountain troops (Gebirgsjäger).
Historical Context and Usage
The shovel was standard equipment for the Swiss Army alpine troops stationed in the Swiss Alps during World War II. While designed for moving snow (e.g., digging out avalanches, creating shelters), it was a versatile entrenching tool used for other purposes as well, such as filling sandbags and shoring up fortifications at the onset of the war. Soldiers often carried the shovel in its fully assembled configuration, attached to their gear or belt, due to its importance as a survival tool in the field.