STRAPS AXE AND SHOVEL US (SET OF 2) J&M
B-1920
Axe and shovel straps US (set of 2)
Pioneer tools mounting kit
Complete set of canvas straps for mounting axe and shovel to the body. These pioneer tool straps were used to secure standard US Army tools (axe and shovel) to the side of military jeeps during WWII and Korea period.
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Material Canvas webbing, Olive Drab |
Type Reproduction to original specifications |
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Set contents 2 straps with buckles |
Application Mounting pioneer tools (axe and shovel) |
Features
- Canvas webbing in correct Olive Drab colour
- Metal buckles to original specification
- Set of 2 straps for complete mounting
- Suitable for standard US Army axe and shovel
- Durable canvas material
★ Reproduction to WWII specifications for authentic mounting of pioneer tools.
Application
These straps were used in combination with metal brackets to mount the US Army axe (single bit axe) and shovel (D-handle shovel). On MB and GPW, pioneer tools were mounted on the driver's side of the body, on the M38 on the passenger side. The straps worked together with footman loops attached to the body.
Installation notes
The straps are secured through the footman loops mounted on the body. The longer strap runs through the shovel handle, the shorter strap secures the axe. Ensure the tools are firmly secured whilst remaining usable. Exact positioning depends on the length of shovel and axe — shovels with sufficient 'lift' (distance between ground and handle-blade connection) fit better.
Compatibility
These straps are intended for use with standard US Army pioneer tools: D-handle shovel (approx. 36-39 inches) and single bit axe (approx. 5 inches). Early WWII vehicles sometimes had leather straps; canvas webbing became standard during and after WWII. Note: for correct mounting, the corresponding metal brackets (shovel bracket, axe clamps) and footman loops are also required.
Historical context
Pioneer tools (axe and shovel) were part of the standard organisational equipment of US Army units and were added to vehicles in the field. The canvas straps replaced the earlier leather version and remained in use long after WWII.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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ALL_CATEGORIES : External Tools Willys MB Ford GPW, CANVAS JOHN & MARY – CANVAS FOR WWII VEHICLES
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
