NAM.1982-08-19-5

Wirecutters, 1914-1917 (c); made of heavy forged steel with a double lever action; blade are formed from two S shapes with triangular blades and hinges revolving upon rivets cutting below the joining hinge; handles have leather bound grips; blades impressed with maker’s name, H I T Zapffel and Co, and handles fold in double when carried; brown leather case with a belt lop on the back; ; owned by Maj A I Fraser DSO, 9th Hodson’s Horse.

World War One (1914-1918)