Original Item: This is the German WW2 Pattern Assault Team short-handled model wire cutter or wire snip with insulated grip cover. A very unique classic German WW2 design; see "Uniforms and Tradition of the German Army 1933-1945? by Angolia and Schlicht, page 190 and See photo of this wire cutter on page 94 of the excellent reference book ?Fighting Men Of WW2- AXIS FORCES, Uniforms, Equipment & Weapons?. Faint markings discernable indicating manufacturer's logo, maker code, etc? Recently released from eastern European military stores, a very scare German WW2 pattern item.