Antique Walking Stick 32 Inches Long 5 Badges

A stunning authentic antique walking stick measuring 32 inches long, with a 2 1/2 inch ferule, adorned with 5 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 5 badges and the history of these badges on the walking sticks!Avid hikers would adorn their treasured staffs with small trinkets or medallions depicting the conquered territory, its features, or inhabitants.The collecting of hiking staff medallions also known as stocknagels is a long-standing European tradition that began in the Alps region of Europe back in the 1800's.Natural wood, handmade, walking sticks or canes originate from Germany, Austria, and Italy and date from 1900 to 1945.The badges, called stocknagels, attached to the canes, are a right of passage to depict the many m