I got this one today. Unusual in that the halft is a different wood and inserted into the ball. There are throwing clubs of the same construction. I am sure it is not a military swagger stick.
My name is Tim and I am a Nerd. Just a few that are more or less the same size. Where's my anorak?
Many of these sticks are of fighting or at least of a defensive quality. The latast one is very light, the owner must of had no need to be showy in that way.