Antique Walking Stick 8 Badges Medallions Stocknagels 35 1/2 Inches Long vintage moccasions leather soles the snowshoes were stored in

the snowshoes were stored in a barn in Turkey where they remained until 2002 when I was able to work with the Turkish government and have them returned to the U

they were the only snowshoes manufactured during the war years

These vintage snowshoes are from the same collection that were used to form the backdrop for President Bush during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics

(American Fork and Hoe Co

The companies mentioned were commissioned by the government under strict specifications and were the only companies allowed to use rawhide since it was rationed during the war

Antique Walking Stick 8 Badges Medallions Stocknagels 35 1/2 Inches Long vintage moccasions leather soles the snowshoes were stored inA stunning authentic antique walking stick measuring 35 1 2 inches long, with a 2 1 4 inch ferule, adorned with 8 badges otherwise known as medallions or stocknagels. The walking canes are in excellent condition, beautiful brown color, with very slight signs of use, if any repairs usually done by the hiker, normal wear and in original, as found condition. See below for more information, some closeup pics of the 8 badges and the history of these badges