WWll Era Ice US Army Ames Ice Ax and Pitchfork c.1940s

$280

ABOUT

Sold as a pair.

U.S. Army WWll Ice Axe manufactured by AMES. The ice axes were issued to the legendary 10th Mountain Division. The base of the shaft has a steel cup with spike marked U.S. AMES. Pitchfork is hand forged steel and wood. 

  • CREATOR Ames US. 
  • DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940s.
  • MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Steel, Wood.
  • CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • DIMENSIONS Ice Ax: H 37 in. W 12.75 in. D 2.5 in., Pitchfork: H 42.5 in. W 9 in. D 3 in. 

HISTORY

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