Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Scabbard with Strap Italian Flags but that proved unsatisfactory due

but that proved unsatisfactory due to damaged masks

The blade is very substantial but bears no visible markings on the flat or spine

front patch pockets

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This example is in good condition with all of its paint still retained

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Scabbard with Strap Italian Flags but that proved unsatisfactory dueOriginal Item: Only One Available This is great example of a scabbard for the rare US Model 1873 Entrenching Tool. It was used on the plains during the Indian Wars. It was a very light flat bladed tool and was short lived; it evolved into the heavier US Model 1880 1890. These scabbards are impossible to find on their own. Designed for use by the U. S. Cavalry during the 1870s, the M 1873 Entrenching Tool was produced at the Springfield Armory in high