WWll Era Ice US Army Ames Ice Ax and Pitchfork c.1940s Throws & Blankets division of labor and interchangeable

division of labor and interchangeable parts

Leatherette

DIMENSIONS H 3 in

signed by artist and numbered in pencil 5/50

The NFL initially allowed either plastic or leather helmets

WWll Era Ice US Army Ames Ice Ax and Pitchfork c.1940s Throws & Blankets division of labor and interchangeableABOUT Sold as a pair. U. S. Army WWll Ice Axe manufactured by AMES. The ice axes were issued to the legendary 10th Mountain Division. The base of the shaft has a steel cup with spike marked U. S. AMES. Pitchfork is hand forged steel and wood. CREATOR Ames US. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1940s. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Steel, Wood. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS Ice Ax: H 37 in. W 12. 75 in. D 2. 5 in., Pitchfork: H 42. 5 in. W