German Raiding Club

Place Europe: France, Nord Pas de Calais, Pas de Calais, Bethune
Accession Number RELAWM03760
Collection type Technology
Object type Edged weapon or club
Location Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Western Front 1916: Weaponry
Date made c 1916
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

German Raiding Club. Plain wooden ball end club having a diameter of 78 mm and slightly tapered shaft with a hole near the end for a wrist strap.

History / Summary

This club was found in the Bethune sector in 1917 by the Third Tunneling Company, Australian Engineers.