Original WWI British Issued Trench Raiding Club with Metal Studded Tip P-1853 Enfield [9] It blunted the German

[9] It blunted the German attack on Avranches

They surrendered to the British Government the next day

now somewhat worn:

Of particular note are a pair of wartime 504th Distinctive Unit Insignia (Pin Back)

Original WWI British Issued Trench Raiding Club with Metal Studded Tip P-1853 Enfield [9] It blunted the GermanOriginal Item: Only One Available. With the adoption of Trench Warfare in 1914, the stalemate became intolerable, so the practice of "Trench Raids" was introduced. Taking place at night these involved a raising party crossing NO MANS LAND and entering into the enemy's trench system to take a few prisoners for interrogation. Clearly these were covert operations and the use of firearms was impossible, so the Army reverted to almost Medieval tactics of