Original U.S. Mid 20th Century Wooden Police Baton “Billy Club” - 12” Russian Navy When Operation Barbarossa commenced on

When Operation Barbarossa commenced on 22 June 1941

Originally the bonnet was made from cloth

it was not made by Springfield Armory

though it at one time also had a half cock safety

Bars- (2) First Special Service Force “Crossed Arrows” Collar Insignia- (2) “US” Collar Insignia- Ruptured Duck Device- (2) Ribbon Bars: The first ribbon bar features an EAME with 2 stars and 1 arrowhead

Original U.S. Mid 20th Century Wooden Police Baton “Billy Club” - 12” Russian Navy When Operation Barbarossa commenced onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a lightly used law enforcement baton. It features a lovely, soft leather thong used to better secure the weapon to the users hand. It measures approximately 12 inches in total length and is presented without any extensive damage. A baton (also truncheon, nightstick, billy club, billystick, cosh, lathi, or simply stick) is a roughly cylindrical club made of wood, rubber, plastic, or