German Trench Club

Place Europe: France
Accession Number RELAWM03765
Collection type Technology
Object type Edged weapon or club
Physical description Iron, Leather, Wood
Place made France
Date made c 1916
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Trench club made from wood with a leather lanyard attached. The head of the club is made from iron and has six studs attached to it. The base of the handle has a pointed pommel.

History / Summary

Trench club used by German raiding parties in the trenches of France during the First World War. This club was found by the 46th Battalion in mid 1918.