Original U.S. WWII Ames Ice Axe - 10th Mountain Division MG 42 Accessories which translates to Showa Era

which translates to Showa Era 20th Year (1945) 7th Month (July)

so it did see some use

dispatch riders

SLOAN a pilot on who flew in the Pacific Theater CBI (China

It still has the original cord for interfacing with the vehicle radio

Original U.S. WWII Ames Ice Axe - 10th Mountain Division MG 42 Accessories which translates to Showa EraOriginal 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