German machine gun shovel with leather shovel holder. Straight, short and narrow shovel of the model specific to German machine gunners. The iron and handle are in good condition, the rear reinforcement splint is cracked. With its brown leather shovel carrier, with a single belt loop, the latter broken. Marked Roman numeral I surmounted by a crown for reception into the 1st Bavarian Corps. The handle strap is incomplete. Significant wear. German machine gunner's shovel with leather carrier. Straight, short and narrow shovel of the model specific to German machine gunners. Steel head and handle in good condition, rear reinforcing strap split. With its brown leather carrier featuring a single belt loop, the latter broken. Roman numeral I surmounted by a crown marking for acceptance by the 1st Bavarian Corps. Handle retaining strap incomplete. Heavy wear.