Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic service used condition World War Two "Aschenbrenner" style Führerpickel (guide pick) ice axe. It comes complete with the original wrist strap. While it does appear to be of German origin, the lack of details in the maker mark makes it very difficult to fully identify.

"Himalaya" Peter Aschenbrenner was a famous Austrian mountaineer of the time, and this ice axe was named after him. Aschenbrenner was a Heeresbergführer (Army Mountain Guide) with the Gebirgsjägers (Mountain Troopers) during the war. This model of ice axe is documented as having been used by the Gebirgsjägers.

This ice axe is offered in lovely service used condition, with a great patina that is simply impossible to duplicate. This is an axe that was "really there", used in the mountains during WWII. It measures 34" in overall length with a 12 3/4" head. The head has a lovely lightly oxidized and worn look, and the bottom spike definitely shows some use as well.

Condition overall is very nice, showing long use in service. The metal components are worn and a bit patinated, but still in serviceable condition. The metal ring and cloth wrist strap are still present (so often missing), still held onto the shaft by the retaining stud.

A lovely service used example with some great research potential, ready to display!