Original 1939 ASS Avalanche Shovel uniform We even use wood pulp

We even use wood pulp and sawdust to create a real Bakelite look

It is in decent

It looks like it has been used but probably only once or twice

There are fabric covered buttons on the end of the sleeves and the back of the neck

The other armpit does not have a hole

Original 1939 ASS Avalanche Shovel uniform We even use wood pulpThis is an original 1939 avalanche snow shovel made by ASS (Ace) of Munich in 1939. Many of these were sold to Switzerland which is why many people mistake them for Swiss; there are Swiss acceptance markings but they were made in Germany and did see use with the Germany army. This was never issued and shows only a little wear from storage. The shovel handle comes off to better fit into a backpack. I have one of these in my car and have dug myself out