British WWI Folding Saw with File/Setting Tool and Leather Pouch by Francis Wood & Son. MISC 827. British WWI Folding Saw with File/Setting Tool and Leather Pouch by Francis Wood & Son. MISC 827. Antique & Militaria

British WWI issue flexible blade chain saw, the fore runner of the Chain saws. Each end of the flexible blade is fitted with a substantial steel ring through which two maker marked wooden handles attach allowing easy use by two men at the same time. The rings are maker marked by FRANCIS / WOOD & SON / SHEFFIELD, along with British "Broad Arrow" proof marks. The other ring is dated 1917, and these rings fit snugly over the included wooden handles. The saw is 45 inches long extended but rolls up to about 5-6 inches across. The saw comes complete with a typical leather belt pouch, made by B. CROCK & SONS and dated 1916 on the reverse. The pouch has nice intact WWI sized belt loops for a P-07 Belt. The pouch measures approximately 7" square and just over 1 ½ " thick. Essential equipment for Trench work in setting up Artillery etc. The leather, stitching and accessories are in very good order. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 827.