Original WWI German or British Crude Wooden Trench Club - 12 5/8” Long Medals This example however measures 8

This example however measures 8 1/2" long with a base 2 7/8" in diameter

It is lined with light oilcloth

and appears to retain a staggering four spare lenses in the lid compartment

There are markings present on the top

It has a lovely oiled finish

Original WWI German or British Crude Wooden Trench Club - 12 5/8” Long Medals This example however measures 8Original 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