Clubs (Fiji and Solomon Islands?)

David · 9th November 2017, 03:02 AM

My friend Ray just acquired these clubs, but frankly i know very little about such things. One seems to be from Fiji and the other possible the Solomon Islands. He is figuring these to be WWII era GI souvenirs, but they seem a bit too plan for the tourist trade. What does the club club think?

Tim Simmons · 9th November 2017, 04:14 PM

The mace is Solomon and I suspect the other is too. I agree WW2 souvenirs. I post an article on a thread somewhere, about the souvenir trade in ww2 Solomons. It became quite a cottage industry. Many fine club were also collected by service men. Doubt I will find it again.

David · 9th November 2017, 04:29 PM

Thanks for your input Tim.

fireiceviper · 7th February 2018, 04:38 PM

Both are solomon island clubs, although the black one is probably from rennel island, also both probably souvenirs

9th November 2017, 03:02 AM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,123	Clubs (Fiji and Solomon Islands?) My friend Ray just acquired these clubs, but frankly i know very little about such things. One seems to be from Fiji and the other possible the Solomon Islands. He is figuring these to be WWII era GI souvenirs, but they seem a bit too plan for the tourist trade. What does the club club think? Attached Images

9th November 2017, 04:14 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	The mace is Solomon and I suspect the other is too. I agree WW2 souvenirs. I post an article on a thread somewhere, about the souvenir trade in ww2 Solomons. It became quite a cottage industry. Many fine club were also collected by service men. Doubt I will find it again.

9th November 2017, 04:29 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,123	Thanks for your input Tim.

7th February 2018, 04:38 PM	#4
fireiceviper Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 87	Both are solomon island clubs, although the black one is probably from rennel island, also both probably souvenirs