Antique Walking Stick 8 Badges Medallions Stocknagels 35 1/2 Inches Long vintage moccasions leather soles After the war

After the war

with a 31" high shaft to a 9" wood "T" handle

they were the only snowshoes manufactured during the war years

It takes a labor intensive 1 1/2 hours to weave the rawhide in just one snowshoe

The companies mentioned were commissioned by the government under strict specifications and were the only companies allowed to use rawhide since it was rationed during the war

Antique Walking Stick 8 Badges Medallions Stocknagels 35 1/2 Inches Long vintage moccasions leather soles After the warA stunning authentic antique walking stick measuring 35 1 2 inches long, with a 2 1 4 inch ferule, adorned with 8 badges otherwise known as medallions or stocknagels. The walking canes are in excellent condition, beautiful brown color, with very slight signs of use, if any repairs usually done by the hiker, normal wear and in original, as found condition. See below for more information, some closeup pics of the 8 badges and the history of these badges