Ethnographic?? 28th Maori Battalion?

Tim Simmons · 5th March 2007, 06:25 PM

The first thing for myself this year. Not really my sort of thing, is it really an "ethnographic" piece? Is it a standard ww2 MI night stick? A Kiwi veteran might know. Could it be ww1? I think the most interesting feature is the owners strong proclamation of thier christian faith with the chalice and fish symbols. A sip from this chalice will render you senseless.

Tim Simmons · 6th March 2007, 08:51 AM

Possibly Maori Pioneer Battalion ww1. It is not that hard to find sticks and clubs used as trench weapons in the UK.

Tim Simmons · 7th March 2007, 09:40 PM

It is not impossible that it could be from the Boer War. I feel the strong christian motifs may be a little old fashioned for post WW1?

5th March 2007, 06:25 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	Ethnographic?? 28th Maori Battalion? The first thing for myself this year. Not really my sort of thing, is it really an "ethnographic" piece? Is it a standard ww2 MI night stick? A Kiwi veteran might know. Could it be ww1? I think the most interesting feature is the owners strong proclamation of thier christian faith with the chalice and fish symbols. A sip from this chalice will render you senseless. Attached Images

6th March 2007, 08:51 AM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	Possibly Maori Pioneer Battalion ww1. It is not that hard to find sticks and clubs used as trench weapons in the UK.

7th March 2007, 09:40 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	It is not impossible that it could be from the Boer War. I feel the strong christian motifs may be a little old fashioned for post WW1?