SHOVEL ORIGINAL FRENCH
WOA3170US
Original French Shovel
Authentic military entrenching tool
Original French military shovel from the WWII period. The French army received thousands of American jeeps and military vehicles after the war, using both its own French tools and adopted American equipment. This authentic shovel was part of the standard equipment of French troops.
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Material Steel blade, wooden handle |
Origin France, WWII period |
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Type Military entrenching tool |
Condition Original used |
Features
- Authentic French military tool from WWII period
- Steel blade with wooden handle
- Original used example with historic patina
- Suitable for restoration projects or collection
- Robust construction to military specifications
★ Authentic French military tool from the Second World War. A valuable piece of history for the serious restorer or collector.
Historical context
After WWII, the French army received 22,000 Willys MB and Ford GPW jeeps from the American army for reconstruction. These vehicles were deployed with both French and American tools, leading to a mix of equipment in the field.
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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.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
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 |
| Willys M38A1 | 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
