Unknown tin snips shears unique three hare logo

[PWRstroke_smoke]

One side reads UNIVERSAL inside a box with surrounding words I cant make out.  The other side has three hares three ears mint mark stamped on it with made in USA underneath .  I have never seen this logo on a tool before?  any ideas on manufacturer. they are lightly rusty but very good condition.  the blades are very nice not even a small chip.
I was referred to this site from garage Gazette to help figure out the age and manufacturer

[krusty the clown]

it looks like rupp forge company was founded in 1914 and was in business until 2011 when their equipment was auctioned off.

http://www.cia-auction.com/home/past_auctions/rupp-forge-company.html