Dutch Army Pioneer Foldable Shovel

Dutch Army Load Bearing System M-93

Foldable Shovel M-67 Cover and Shovel

1995

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Nomenclature


Pouch
Foedraal, Pioniersschep KL
NSN# 8465-17-106-4041


Shovel 
Pionierschop Opvouwbaar NL
Dutch Army Green Collapsible Shovel
NSN# 5120-17-055-8698
PIONIERSCHOP
5120 - Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered




History


Early model Dutch DPM entrenching tool pouch. This one is made by Wittock Industry (Belgium) in 1995. The pouch has two Alice clips to attach it to the OPS vest and has a drainage hole.
Other makers: SEYNTEX


Cover 
This cover is specifically designed for the NATO folding shovel

Made of rugged Cordura fabric
Webbing connector
Closure clasp.
Drain hole at base with metal grommet.
Size - 27cm x 19cm x 5cm



Shovel 
Light, strong and very versatile. In addition to use as a digging tool is the pioneer collapsible shovel can also be used for heel and cutting.

The pioneer spade comes complete with the original camo holdall, which pioneered the shovel can be easily carried.
Inventor of the pioneer's shovel, the Danish captain of infantry MJB Linnemann (1830-1889), who in 1867 constructed a shovel that was no longer than ½ feet and weighed 700 to 750 grams. Since 1876, the pioneer kick to the equipment of the Dutch military.

The modern, 3-piece pioneer shovel in case belongs in the Royal Army to the basic combat equipment. Usually, the pioneer shovel on the back of the backpack or attached in the middle of the back of the carrier / opsvest.

The pioneer steel shovel is olive green in color, measuring 24 cm in the folded state and the leaf size is 21 by 15.5 cm. The handy shovel weighs 1 kg.


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