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Original British WWI Cloverleaf Hobnailed Trench Club as Featured in “At Arms Length: Trench Clubs and Maces Vol. II” by David F. Machnicki British Holsters many Model 1863 muskets wereOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a tremendous example of a First World War trench club as used by the British Army. It is constructed from a single piece of turned wood. Featuring 12 triple cloverleaf textured hobnails, and the top of the club being hollowed out and filled with lead, this was a meticulously designed weapon meant for repeated use in an unforgiving environment. As can be seen, due to repeated use, the top iron band has broken with