Original U.S. WWII Ames Ice Axe - 10th Mountain Division MG 42 Accessories rough textured leather frog

rough textured leather frog

magnetic metal button

dispatch riders

though it definitely has some degree of corrosion

however it still has the movable front visor with the crossed fire axes

Original U.S. WWII Ames Ice Axe - 10th Mountain Division MG 42 Accessories rough textured leather frogOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a U. S. Army World War Two Ice Axe manufactured by AMES. The ice axes were issued to the legendary 10th Mountain Division. The axe measures 36' in overall length, with a 13" head. It retains the steel ring and original leather wrist strap (so often missing). The base of the haft has a steel cup with spike. The cup is clearly marked U. S. AMES. These are very difficult pieces of