Original 19th Century Irish Shillelagh Walking Stick / Club with Carved Thorns c.1890 Madsen LMG Blade and ricasso still show

Blade and ricasso still show a good amount of the original black finish

These are very rare

This is a very nice original example of the Victorian issue Pioneer Saw Back Short Sword made famous by the Royal West Kent regiment

with a ray skin shagreen cover

We have not tested for functionality of switchboard but all parts appear to be present and in superb unissued or refurbished condition

Original 19th Century Irish Shillelagh Walking Stick / Club with Carved Thorns c.1890 Madsen LMG Blade and ricasso still showOriginal Item: One of a Kind. The traditional weapon of the Irish for many centuries has been the solid wood club we all know as a "SHILLELAGH." These were traditionally carried by Irish Farmers and Yeomen as a sign of importance and at a push a defensive weapon. This example dating to the 1880's and 1890's deliberately resembles the African ZULU War Club known as a Knobkierie. It has been extensively carved to resemble three twisted branches, with