This WW1 walking stick has a silver top hallmarked for:
Chester 1916 

The top is embossed with a presentation reading: 
Presented to 
Sergt A.J.Williams 
By No 3 Platoon 
53rd Y.S.Cheshire Regt 
March 1918 
The 53rd (Young Soldier) Battalion, Cheshire Regiment was a basic recruit training unit formed in October 1917 from the 62nd Training Reserve Battalion (previously the 12th Reserve Battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers). It was established as a holding and training unit to prepare 17-year-old recruits for active service.​

Ebonised shaft with an original metal ferrule. 

A historical item, perfect for use or a military collector. 

Measurements: 
Length - 90.5cm 
Top diameter - 3.9cm 
Shaft diameter below the top - 2.2cm 
Weight - 289g 
 
Very good condition, stable split to the top & ding.