German WWII Pole or Tree Climbing Gaffs-These are known as climbing gaffs or spurs. They are made of steel and have sharp spikes that would attach to a tree climber's legs through a system of leather supports and leather straps. The person would use a leather strap or rope to pull themselves up on the tree and these spurs would help you get a better grip. These could also be used to climb poles. There is some speculation that these would be used by snipers to help them hide in the trees, and a few may have, but our belief is that they were used by the signals troops to help climb poles to install communication wire. This is a diversion, but there are stories of snipers climbing trees to set up shop, only to find another enemy sniper already up there. In one case, there is an anecdote that the two snipers just looked at each other as they both slowly descended the tree. Of course, never taking their eyes off one other. As they reached the ground, each snuck off in different directions. Ok, back to these gaffs, they each have a steel footpad which is marked and dated 1940. To this is attached a large spur, which is held on with a bolt. They are missing a few of the leather straps that would attach to your boot, but overall, they are well marked and in good condition.