This German military cane or walking stick is set with a silver topper over a black and brown fabric wrapped shaft. The topper takes the form of a military man with the phrase, "Es Lebe Der Reservemann," or "Long Live the Reserve Man." There is a brass band with a bronze medallion approximately three inches below the topper. The medallion has the German eagle as well as Latin writing.

Weight (Lbs): 0.5
Height (In.): 31.75
Width (In.): 1.75
Depth (In.): 1
Size: 429.5 x 4.0 x 4.0"
Maker: Unknown
Material: Hardwood, Fabric, Silver, Brass
Date: C. 1916
Provenance:
Condition: Rusting of the ferrule and tarnish to the topper. Minor fraying to the wrapping.
History: Canes such as these were carried by military officers of all nations, but their popularity was at its peak in the mid 1910s. It showed a small resurgence during WWII, but has never since shown as widespread a popularity as it had in the early 20th Century.