Vintage Military Climbing Piton - Eye Ring Angled Shank

Antique Climbing and Vintage Mountaineering Piton
c. 1960 – 1990’s, 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.