Trenching Tool
NMM:2005.17
Iron trenching tool, similar to a small mattock, with one chisel-like side and one spade-like side, both sharpened, hole in the centre-would have been hafted onto a long wooden handle for use. Stamped with the makers mark - Chas Thomas & Co. Ltd. Kept in a khaki canvas carrying case made by Wattinson Brothers, Stockport,...
Description
Iron trenching tool, similar to a small mattock, with one chisel-like side and one spade-like side, both sharpened, hole in the centre-would have been hafted onto a long wooden handle for use. Stamped with the makers mark - Chas Thomas & Co. Ltd. Kept in a khaki canvas carrying case made by Wattinson Brothers, Stockport, printed inside the case are the numbers 37(with an arrow above) and 19 11.