Original German Pre - WWII 1938 Dated Short Handled Pioneer Wire Cutters by VBW Werkzeugfabrik GmbH With Leather Case Schwarzlose MG Their destination

Their destination

Original pair has circular dark shaded lenses with steel surrounds mounted in leather (or perhaps synthetic leather) blue material with two ventilation ducts on either side to combat condensation

on 7 December 1941 when the Japanese attacked United States forces

maker marked on reverse with code L/52 for C

There are a few noticeable dents on the scabbard

Original German Pre - WWII 1938 Dated Short Handled Pioneer Wire Cutters by VBW Werkzeugfabrik GmbH With Leather Case Schwarzlose MG Their destinationOriginal 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