Ant/Vtg Brass & Oak WWII Trench Art Swagger Stick

Antique/vintage brass and oak WWII trench art swagger stick. Brass to both ends. “W. H. Barron” is inscribed below the top on the brass rim. On the top “WII 42” and what appears to be “D A and another symbol” are inscribed. Swagger sticks can be traced back the Imperial Roman army when centurions carried a vine staff as a badge of office. Swagger sticks are normally made of wood and vary in length but are always too short to use as a cane. They are normally carried under the left arm and held parallel to the ground leaving the right arm free to salute. An amazing piece of history. A collectible item and a great gift idea Good condition. Patina. No issues. Any wear commensurates with the age. Approximately 3/4” wide and 24” long.