Shovel ID?

[Rob Beale]

We in NZ believe them to be Canadian made, issued with CMP vehicles.

I have seen pics of Kiwi infantry carrying these in the Italian campaign.
They certainly look like the ones in the CMP and UC parts lists.

Rob

[Darrell Zinck]

Hi Rob

I should have mentioned that it is stamped "Made in Canada" on both sides of the handle just above the patent Stamping. Hard to see in the 3rd pic.

Still no C broad arrow mark that I can see. I may take a wire brush to it this weekend looking for one as it has the remnants of about 4 different layers of paint on the metal parts.

Thanks for your reply. Sometimes Kiwi beliefs are easy to swallow!!

Oh and please be careful around Fiordland National Park!!
http://www.canada.com/national/natio...daf78d70a6&p=1

regards
Darrell

[rob love]

I have a few of these shovels as well. I have yet to see one that is C/l\ marked. Same goes for the pick axe and handle....I have a number of these, and none of them are marked either.

[gjamo]

Originally Posted by Darrell Zinck

Oh and please be careful around Fiordland National Park!!
http://www.canada.com/national/natio...daf78d70a6&p=1

I was in Doubtful Sound Fiordland last week . Never saw 1 moose carrying a shovel.

[Darrell Zinck]

Hi Rob

Thanks for your reply. I have three of these now. One is about 3 inches longer though and has a different type shovel-head on it. Still all the same markings though. I have been all over all three and there is no sign of a broad arrow.

Graeme

Well then, consider yourself lucky you didn't!!!

regards
Darrell

[Brad Mills]

A quick Google of BULLDOG SHOVEL reveals the following...

http://www.bulldogtools.co.uk/

They have about 200 different version of this shovel, just like the one in the photo. By chance are they British?

Bulldog Tools have been made at Clarington Forge in Wigan, England, for over 200 years. Generations of Farmers, Contractors and Professional Landscapers stand testimony to a quality of product upon which their livelihoods depend. The skill and craftsmanship that were the key to the company's success in those early days are still maintained and are available to this day.

At Bulldog we use a unique specification steel which results in exceptionally strong tool heads with the flexibility to absorb all the shock and pressure of hard work, without distorting or breaking.

The Bulldog name has a long history and enviable reputation. The Bulldog label is your guarantee that, no matter which tool you choose, it will give you a lifetime of reliable service and be a pleasure to use and own.

[Neil Ashley]

I asked this same question sometime ago because there was one fitted to my C15TA when I originally brought it.

Its certainly the correct pattern but obviously more evidence is required over there use. The British Army prefered T handled shovels.

[Darrell Zinck]

Hi

No, I don't think it's British as it has "Made in Canada" stamped on it. Unless they mean just the metal parts of the handle but that doesn't seem to m,ake a lot of sense.

I too Googled it for a Canadian connection, and even tried to call Bulldog Technologies Inc in Richmond BC but the ph # doesn't work.

Oh well, it's not a priority or anything so I'll just keep looking off and on.

Thanks to all.

regards
Darrell