Trenching spade

Trenching spade from World War One.  The handle has been sawn off.
Object no :
SRTL022n
Collection :
World War I
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
L:420mm; W:213mm
Materials :
iron, wood
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
Accession number :
WIWMS 1990.194
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
2 Fmedia2 F62412 F7780

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