| Accession Number | RELAWM00507.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Iron |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | c 1914-1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
German anti cavalry spike from Avenue Farm, near Messines
Description
One of a collection of approximately 30 German anti cavalry spikes or caltrops. Each caltrop has four projecting spikes at different angles so that at least one spike will always face upwards.
History / Summary
Caltrops were designed to stop cavalry by piercing the soles of horses moving over them. These spikes were collected from Avenue Farm, near Messines, by Captain W C G Ruddock, of 40 Battalion, AIF