Reproduction Field Phone Wire Tree Hooks mortar It is a lot like

It is a lot like building a model kit

If it seems to be sticking rotate it back and forth a bit as if you were turning a knob off and on

This is made from the same heavy linen as many pouches and vehicle covers etc

Would need to be cleaned before use

The back of the tins asks you to "Please don't confuse us with the other Messmer" - apparently knock offs were a concern even in pre-war Germany

Reproduction Field Phone Wire Tree Hooks mortar It is a lot likeThese are post war German field phone wire laying tree hooks which are nearly identical to the WWII variant. Price is for one hook. I guess if it isn't broke don't fix it. These are fantastic for laying phone wire at events and make the job much more simplistic and professional. With the pig tail portion on the bottom of the hook, you can easily add and remove hooks anywhere along a phone line. This also makes taking your wire laying pole in the field