This Malacca cane is furnished with a silver top embossed with the crest of the:
'Royal Army Ordnance Corps'
'The Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) was a corps of the British Army. At its renaming as a Royal Corps in 1918, it was both a supply and repair corps. In the supply area, it had responsibility for weapons, armoured vehicles, and other military equipment, ammunition, and clothing, and certain minor functions such as laundry, mobile baths, and photography. The RAOC was also responsible for a major element of the repair of Army equipment.'
The shaft has a label with additional information about the original owner:
'Royal Army Ordnance Corps'
S/M W. Brown'
Malacca shaft with an original metal ferrule.
Attractive item ideal for a military collector or use.
Measurements;
Length - 90.5cmDiameter of top - 2.9cm
Diameter of the shaft below the top - 2.5cm
Weight - 234g
Very good condition with use marks to shaft consistent with age.
Antique British Military Walking Stick / Drill Cane - Royal Army Ordnance Corps
SKU: A227084105094
£139.00Price
