Original WWI German or British Crude Wooden Trench Club - 12 5/8” Long Martini-Henry Accessories which is maker marked on

which is maker marked on the back:

It features a very nice safety pin attachment on the back

the plaque presents Bismarck in raised profile and has substantial visual presence as a piece of Imperial German commemorative art

The coat shows staining and wear

Original WWI German or British Crude Wooden Trench Club - 12 5/8” Long Martini-Henry Accessories which is maker marked onOriginal Item. One of a Kind. With the adoption of Trench Warfare in 1914, the stalemate became intolerable, so the practice of "Trench Raids" was introduced. Taking place at night, these involved a raiding party crossing NO MANS LAND and entering into the enemy's trench system to take a few prisoners for interrogation. Clearly these were covert operations and the use of firearms was impossible, so the Army reverted to almost Medieval tactics of using