Entrenching tool shaft marking?

[Flying10uk]

I picked up this entrenching tool shaft to display with No4 Pig Sticker bayonets. It appears to be British made and of WW2 vintage but it has a "C.F." marking on the metal sleeve. Would I be correct to assume that this marking stands for Canadian Forces or does it stand for something else, please? I can't see a Canadian acceptance marking on it, although I don't wish to strip the paint off to look properly. It recently came from a surplus dealer and so if it was used by Canada there is no telling exactly when.

Thanks for any information.

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[painter777]

Is that a 'Arrow' pointing toward the last 4 ?

[Flying10uk]

Yes, I think so but no sign of a "C" around it.

[painter777]

Now I've been out in the sun.... but with this lap top on it's side, I believe I see a C under that paint. C would be laying on it's left side, So for my example I'll use a U instead of the C.

4-4-<- U

The C (U example) being tilted

[browningautorifle]

Canadian Forces

That was what we called ourselves after Unification in about '68/'70. This wouldn't apply here. We didn't mark things with that, just Canadian Arsenals and "C broad arrow"

[painter777]

Found one that may be similar, But says it's British.
WB 44 <-

Very in depth site here:
08 helve carrier - Other Equipment - Great War Forum
Entrenching Tool Helve - Other Equipment - Great War Forum

Are CF and WB makers markings?
I now very little about out of the US markings.

Interesting though, I did try

Cheers
Charlie

[Flying10uk]

I think that the "W.B." is the maker and the "C.F." stands for some something else other than the maker.

[painter777]

CF... Civil Forsvaret (Civil Defense) of Denmark.
Known to 'Recycle' gear from many countries, including German, after the occupation.


Read description:
Post WWII British Military Entrenching Tool / Shovel / Pick Helve Handle | eBay

[Flying10uk]

Thanks for finding that painter. I did google "C.F." and I managed to find a list of "possibles" but none that really seemed likely; clearly it didn't stand for "charge full".

These extra bits of information really adds interest to militaria items.

[painter777]

I found their use of different countries helmets. The Dutch used a red stamp (ink) with the royal crown over the CF.... Civilforsvaret

Helmet example:

Need help! What is this helmet?












This was bought by Denmark for CF use.
The brass receiver housing from a Lanchester Mk.I. The ∋∈ marking indicates the gun was released for export


Charlie-painter777

---------- Post added at 04:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:59 PM ----------

the "C.F." stands for some something else other than the maker.

You were correct !

P777