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Original U.S. military-designated TL-13-A lineman\'s pliers manufactured by Kraeuter.
These compact, heavy-duty pliers are associated with U.S. Army Signal Corps field communications equipment. They were designed for practical wire work, including gripping, cutting, preparing, and repairing communications wiring used by military personnel in the field.
The TL-13-A was part of the Signal Corps lineman\'s tool equipment, commonly associated with the CS-34 tool pouch and TL-29 electrician\'s knife. These tools supported the maintenance of field telephone lines and other wired communications during WWII and subsequent military service.
Features:
Military designation: TL-13-A
Type: Lineman\'s pliers / wire cutters
Country: United States
Historical association: U.S. Army Signal Corps
Period: WWII-era military tool design; exact manufacturing date unconfirmed
A great addition to a WWII U.S. military tool collection, Signal Corps display, vintage tool collection, or military communications equipment collection.
Condition:Please review all photographs for the exact markings, finish, wear, oxidation, and condition of the cutting edges and jaws. Sold as pictured.
An interesting piece of American military tool history, representing the practical equipment used to maintain communications in the
