Excellent condition First pattern Folding shovel, maker marked bml and dated 1941, also wa stamp to both shovel and carrier, pressed paper shows slight separation around the top (cover) but this is usual for this material and a little mis-shapen to the top though this is just from having a shovel in place, any questions please ask

Just to clarify, all the stitching is strong, and the top cover is intact and will close over the carrier, really is in super condition for age and no doubt a combat worn piece