This is a WW1 era military walking stick with a nickel silver ball top displaying the emblem for:
'The Duke of Wellington Regiment
Hindoostan'
'The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, forming part of the King's Division. The elephan.t of the badge derives from the headdress badge of a predecessor regiment, the 76th of Foot. The symbol was granted to the Regiment by George III in 1812, along with the sub-title HINDOOSTAN, in recognition of the unit's twenty years' service in India, 1787 to 1807.'
Ebonized cane shaft with a brass plated copper ferrule
Rare item, perfect for a collector
Measurements:
Length - 89cm
Diameter of the shaft under the top - 1.7cm
Diameter of the top - 3.2cm
Weight - 222g
Good condition with some use marks to the top.
WW1 Military Duke of Wellington Regiment 'Hindostan' Walking Stick / Drill Cane
SKU: A225784887388
£120.00Price