Original German WWI - WWII Long Handled Pioneer Wire Cutters with Maker Marking 40mm BOFORS In this case it was

In this case it was painted over

Kurassier style silver crossed spike base with fluted tombac spike

The adoption of combat daggers made of iron was a significant milestone in combat knife development

It measures a quite large 36 x 73 inches and has the standard NSDAP Swas (Hook Cross) dyed onto a circular white field

with loads of the original blued finish present

Original German WWI - WWII Long Handled Pioneer Wire Cutters with Maker Marking 40mm BOFORS In this case it wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. The German Pioniertruppen (Pioneer troops) were equipped to accomplish many different tasks. Whether it was laying mines, building (or demolishing) bridges, removing obstacles or constructing earth re enforcments; the Pioneer troops carried the necessary equipment. They had a variety of different tools such as long spades, saws, explosives, detonators, and wire cutters. The Drahtschere (wire cutters) were key during