Saperka

The standard entrenching device of the Russian, Soviet and Russian soldier. The model has undergone very minor changes over the 100+ years of service, it is still an important part of many a Russian soldiers Scale of Issue. The proper name is MPL, "Malaya Pehotnaya Lopata" - Small Infantry Shovel.

See also: VDV folding spade.

Gallery
Image:Infantryshovelsaperkaandpouch.jpg|The standard Soviet infantry spade, Saperka and its pouch. Image:Infantryshovelsaperka.jpg|The standard Soviet infantry spade, Saperka in its pouch. Image:NPO-SMSMKshovelpouch.jpg|A Saperka pouch in SMK camouflage, made by NPO-SM. Image:NPO-SMreedshovelpouch2.jpg|A Saperka pouch in Reed camouflage, made by NPO-SM. Image:NPO-SMreedshovelpouch.jpg|A Saperka pouch in Reed camouflage, MVD marked, made by NPO-SM.