Ricko Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 I picked up some ex-army folding wire cutters at the car boot sale this morning. The ordnance arrow is marked on them, but there are the initials CHP next to the date (1944). Any thoughts on their meaning? Manufacturer? Regiment? Unit? They need a little fettling but I was happy for £2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 More than likely the initial of the manufactures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) https://german1914.com/gus-gear-wire-cutters/ There is a similar set there from WW1. Yours should fold back by the looks of things. Those are made by Carrington ? There may have been different sub contractors manufacturing them to a standard pattern. Had another look on the web Based on the markings on a WW1 Wirecutter, which are :- C. H. PUGH Ltd BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Henry_Pugh Yours must be the same manufacturer. They also made the rifle mounted ones. Interesting the number of different patterns and makers. Edited November 13, 2022 by morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted November 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 Many thanks for the replies. A little bit of heat is needed to straighten out the handles and they should fold back correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 They were still being issued and used well into the 80s. My issue clasp knife was issued in 72 and stamped 1944. I have it still. My golok (tree beater) was stamped 1944 unfortunately stolen in its also 1944 sheath about 5 years ago along with my original to me, second hand mess tins stamped 1945. Lots of still good ex MOD gear around at outrageously low prices if your lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minky Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 I was given a pair but I never used them much because they were pretty rubbish at cutting wire. I think that the ones that I have might be marked GPO. I don't even know where they are exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 These are my pride and joy given to me by my Grandad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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