This is a nice original Wehrmacht (Heer) Folding Shovel Carrying Case (Spatentasche für Klappspaten).On 12 November 1938 a new improved, folding shovel was introduced to replace the earlier non-folding pattern entrenching tool. The entrenching tool/shovel was a basic item issued to all EM/NCO’s and was issued with a specific carrying case that was to be worn on the belt. The carrying case is made of a 'Ersatz' material (simulated leather) having one leather loops and could be worn on the load carrying waist belt. The carrying case is not visible maker marked or dated. The carrying case is in good unissued condition showing only traces of years of storage. There is some rust on the metal parts, the leather is a bit dry, therefore I can't garantuee that a folding shovel will fit in, but it's a cool display piece for any equipment collection!