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

however this example has had it removed

Eligibility later extended to include Volksdeutsche (ethnic German) mothers from

It is lined with light oilcloth

and also the bronze wash on the medal

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