Vintage Military Climbing Piton - Eye Ring Angled Shank Springfield Mass. Named after Riccardo Cassin (the

Named after Riccardo Cassin (the famous Italian Mountaineer) this ice axe most likely dates from 1949 - 1952

-       Brown base

Marked with GEB

42"l x 13"w

Consider using these to add a little variety to an otherwise wood-on-wood decor theme

Vintage Military Climbing Piton - Eye Ring Angled Shank Springfield Mass. Named after Riccardo Cassin (theAntique Climbing and Vintage Mountaineering Piton c. 1960 1990s, 20th century metal 7 8 16"l x 1 12 16"w Vintage Winter A wonderful old angled military piton in like new vintage condition. Historically climbers have marked their expensive climbing gear with unique markers; tape, paint, etc. This piton was marked with white paint on the tail of the angled shaft. A wonderful piton with a patina that only comes with the grace of time.