New Made Item: Top quality thick black leather carry cover that features correct heavy white stitching and a replicated makers marking with WWII date for added authenticity. In 1938, the klappspaten, or foldable spade, appeared, being the precursor of all modern spades of this kind, including the 1943 American Copy. Production of the Klappspaten was halted mid-war by its high cost and overlong production time. The end-user was of secondary consideration in this type of decision!