{"product_id":"u-s-military-vietnam-war-era-original-m1956-entrenching-tool-shovel-cover-carrier-various-dates","title":"U.S. Military Vietnam War-Era Original M1956 Entrenching Tool Shovel Cover\/Carrier Various Dates","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eUS Military Viet Nam War Era Original M56 Entrenching Tool Shovel Cover \/ Carrier Various Dates\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAdopted in 1956 as part of the M-1956 Load-Carrying System that became standard issue to multiple branches after the Korean War, these \"E-Tool\" covers hold the M1943 or M1951 shovel and saw heavy use until the M1967 nylon gear took over. These covers saw extreme use in Vietnam by the U.S. Military during the Vietnam War in particular, and were used throughout the majority of the conflict as they held up exceptionally well due to their tough canvas build but would eventually begin to rot in the humidity of the East-Asian jungles of Vietnam. These covers have various manufacturers and dates of manufacture and come in various conditions, which can be selected below, and are a great addition to any Vietnam impression or reenactment kit, although we recommended them for display use. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious Serviceable Conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious Manufacturers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious Dates of Manufacture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnaps for Flap Closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable Olive Drab 7 Green Cotton Duck Canvas Construction with Metal Hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Vietnam War Era United States Military Issue\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine U.S.A. Made\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny Questions? Contact Us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GRANDPOPSARMYNAVY","offers":[{"title":"Very Good","offer_id":47042057044203,"sku":"S-P1086","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fair","offer_id":47042057076971,"sku":"S-P1086","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/7280\/5052\/files\/IMG_9144.heic?v=1758130891","url":"https:\/\/grandpopsarmynavy.com\/products\/u-s-military-vietnam-war-era-original-m1956-entrenching-tool-shovel-cover-carrier-various-dates","provider":"GRANDPOPSARMYNAVY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}