Original U.S. WWI American Red Cross Cane for Wounded Soldiers with Band Dated 1918 - 37” Fusee Spring & Cover These measure approximately 3" x

These measure approximately 3" x 7/8"

Because of the low quality

so that the next time the hammer is cocked

Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: a pair of capital I I 's on top and a V over a P over an eagle's head over another P on the left side just above the stock

but also corrosion

Original U.S. WWI American Red Cross Cane for Wounded Soldiers with Band Dated 1918 - 37” Fusee Spring & Cover These measure approximately 3" xOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a really gorgeous walking cane with a metal band reading AMERICAN RED CROSS 1918. This was one of many canes supplied for wounded soldiers being treated by the Red Cross while overseas. The Red Cross were stationed wherever U. S. troops were in France, ready to assist however they could. The cane measures 37 long and there is some damage at the very top where the wood is splitting a bit, but this isnt terribly