Original 19th Century Irish Shillelagh Walking Stick / Club with Carved Thorns c.1890 Madsen LMG old military sword)

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sentencing to a prison camp or capital punishment

Stock is in very good condition with minor dings and scratches from use and age with much original finish remaining

the M1895 saw service with the United States Marines during the Spanish–American War

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Original 19th Century Irish Shillelagh Walking Stick / Club with Carved Thorns c.1890 Madsen LMG old military sword)Original 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