WW1 Imperial German M1905 Folding Saw Set 1917

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. Coming in a 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 seperate buckled flap that secures with pop studs to secure the tools in place.
Condition is excellent with all stitching intact , maker marked to reverse ' Industriegruppe 1 STUTTGART 1917 ' . Small tear to left leather tongue at stress point ( See image ) .

Code: 12188