WK1 Mannschaft Drahtschere mit Tragetasche (WW1 wire cutters with carrying pouch )

The wire cutters, or Stacheldrahtschneider, are of metal construction with two levers attached to the two blades with metal pins. The cutters are operated by opening the blade jaw, placing the wire in the jaw and closing the levers, bringing the blades together and severing the wire, leather pouch