{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-long-handled-pioneer-wire-cutters-by-hugo-deltawerk-dated-1942","title":"Original German WWII Long Handled Pioneer Wire Cutters by Hugo Deltawerk - Dated 1942","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The German\u003cem\u003e Pioniertruppen\u003c\/em\u003e (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 \u003cem\u003eDrahtschere\u003c\/em\u003e (wire cutters) were key during WWI, due to the extensive barbed wire used. These cutters were still in production during World War II, with this being an example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set has a stamped \u003cem\u003eWaffenmark\u003c\/em\u003e and maker’s mark, \u003cstrong\u003egyr 1942\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is for the maker \u003cem\u003eHugo Deltawerk, Solingen\u003c\/em\u003e. They were a maker of cutlery and components for machine guns and other German war materials. This example appears to have originally had extended prongs that have been worn down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wire cutters are in fair shape overall with metal handles and a small tab at the bottom for a carrying lanyard. The cutters measure roughly 23 ¾” long. A great set, ready for further research and display. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41958882672709,"sku":"ONJR23NSTG166","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23NSTG166__01.jpg?v=1726232323","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-long-handled-pioneer-wire-cutters-by-hugo-deltawerk-dated-1942","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}