Original Item. Only One Available. This is an extremely scarce example of the multi purpose M1905 pattern folding saw used by specialist Imperial German units such as Pioneers & Machine Gun crews until 1915 when it was also then issued to infantry formations having proved its extreme usefulness in the trenches.

The saw comes in its original sturdy brown leather case with two buckled belt loops to its reverse & a buckled flap the case contains in its front compartments other tools including a file, an awl & a gimlet. Over this is a separate buckled flap that secures with pop studs to secure the tools in place. The flap on this example has unfortunately torn away, but that is the only serious flaw with this set.

The case is stamped on the reverse between the belt loops:

Industriegruppe 1
STUTTGART
1917

The button snap for the tool set is intact and works well. This is a really phenomenal set that never shows up for sale. This is the first example we have had. Comes ready for further research and display.