Entrenching tool
 

Maker marked, but tough to read. Overall length is 18.5 inches.

Is it wartime or post war? and any idea of value?

Thanks,
Matt

Any wartime entrenching shovel will have fairly clear Waffenamps. The Swiss had an almost identical tool, so this is a possibility. The originals are usually more square at the blade, but this may be showing wear. Originals also usually had a prominent ball or swell at the tip of the wooden handle.
Real, wartime German tools retail for $100-$120 or so.

It is definately German. The maker marking is difficult to read, but I can make out "RUSER"on the top line, and "Germany" on the bottom line clearly. I've never seen one this size either. That's why I'm asking if anyone knows what it's for? or if it is wartime or not?
I can't find any waffenampts on it, but the blade is quite worn.

The front of the blade has almost a "sharp" edge on it as well. Perhaps it's even pre-nazi era? It looks to be a perfect size for chopping at someone's neck!!!?!

Any other thoughts?

Thanks,
Matt

A nazi era shovel would NEVER say "Germany" in English. I think this is a post war shovel made for the outdoor/camping industry by using the wartime dies....

That's what I thought as well. Any idea of value?

Matt