Original 18th Century European Linstock Cannon Ignition Pole - circa 1720 ERA and has some pitting around

and has some pitting around the back edges

During the four months of major operations

but no major wear

Air Crew Wings (Sterling marked)

Original 18th Century European Linstock Cannon Ignition Pole - circa 1720 ERA and has some pitting aroundOriginal Item: Only One Available. A linstock (also called a lintstock), is a staff with a fork at one end to hold a lighted slow match. The name was adapted from the Dutch lontstok, "match stick". Linstocks were used for discharging cannons in the early days of artillery; the linstock allowed the Cannonier to ignite the fuse on a loaded Cannon from a small distance. It was introduced in the 16th Century when the quality of both Cannons and Powder