This is a custom-made accessory for a toy minifigure, designed to represent a military entrenching tool, also known as an e-tool or spade.
The accessory is a miniature replica of a short shovel, specifically one with a pointed blade. It features the metal-colored blade, a short tan or light brown handle, and a distinctive D-shaped metal grip at the end. It is sized to be held or carried by a standard minifigure.
Background: The entrenching tool was a fundamental piece of equipment for infantry soldiers in many armies throughout the 20th century, including both World Wars. The pointed blade design was particularly common in some European armies. Its primary function was for digging defensive positions like trenches and foxholes, but it was also used for various field tasks and could serve as a weapon in close combat. This accessory is essential for adding detail to minifigures representing infantry soldiers, pioneers, combat engineers, or even civilian laborers in a historical setting.


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