Original U.S. WWII Ames Ice Axe - 10th Mountain Division Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia Crossguard: 2 5/8”

Crossguard: 2 5/8”

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Original U.S. WWII Ames Ice Axe - 10th Mountain Division Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia Crossguard: 2 5/8”Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a U. S. Army World War Two Ice Axe manufactured by AMES. The ice axes were issued to the legendary 10th Mountain Division. The axe measures 36' in overall length, with a 13" head. It retains the steel ring and original leather wrist strap (so often missing). The base of the haft has a steel cup with spike. The cup is clearly marked U. S. AMES. These are very difficult pieces of