American Army issue which are bernards patent w schollhorn fine adjustment parallel pliers 1890-1901 pattern,found in 1997 during building works in village of Le Gleize,captured,1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler in 1944,Ardennes Forest

This is a a unusual find from the battlefield an American Army issue which are bernards patent w schollhorn fine adjustment parallel pliers the 1890-1901 pattern. The parallel pliers which are nicely maker marked and do still work perfectly only with some light pitting and discolor but still retain a lot of its original colour they are in semi-relic at worst they are in very solid condition and are perfect for display or any collection.These pliers were found in 1997 during building works in the village and was bought at the famous militaria fair the same year in the village of Le Gleize which during the war it was captured by the 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler the battle fought in December 1944 during the Ardennes Forest.The tool comes with A5 laminated information card.

The German forces in the village were surrounded by American forces at La Gleize, 800 survivors of the 1st Panzer SS lead by Peiper fled on Christmas Eve, leaving behind 135 armored vehicles including the 69 tons King Tiger.

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