This second-model carrier features a closure strap that secures the shovel in place, replacing the leather cap used in the first model. The closure strap fastens to a stud on the horizontal strap, ensuring a secure hold. A stitched and riveted back strap attaches the carrier to the belt, while a smaller strap is designed to secure a bayonet alongside the carrier.
The carrier case has a triple-layered, closed-back frame shaped to fit the shovel head, with machine-stitched and riveted outer edge seams. The main body panels are constructed from high-quality Preßtoff material, with rawhide reinforcement along the inner edge for added durability, secured with both stitching and rivets.
This reproduction includes correct hardware, four-cord white thread, an authentic three-letter manufacturer code, and a Waffenamt marking. Slightly aged for an original appearance, these carriers are made in Europe to excellent quality standards, making them a valuable addition for collectors and reenactors alike.
