BACKGROUND: In 1937, The British specified a web pattern, for use in personal equipment, made of woven waterproofed cotton, and used it though out the war. In 1942 they issued some changes such as a new frog for the mark II bayonet and increasing the height of the basic pouches to accommodate the Sten SMG magazines. Of Note: Canadian personal equipment was a direct copy of the British 1937-pattern web equipment with manufacture starting in early 1940 and distribution beginning in October of the same year.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: An entrenching tool wooden handle with a metal tipped end that enables the attachment of the MkII bayonet to be used as a improvised mine probe or as a weapon if needed. The handle measures approximately 43cm in length with a 4cm long extension. The handle is embossed with some faint markings including a broad arrow. The wood and metal show usage and wear typical for the age. The cast iron spade/pick head is marked "Elwell, 1944" along with a broad arrow mark.