Well knowing absolutely nothing about clubs I have purchased this item. It is purported to be of Philippine origin having been given to a serviceman in Luzon at the end of WWII. Here is a link to the item.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT I have posted the auction photos below for future reference or as a warning to others in case I have made a really bad error in judgment having done this on more than one occasion already.

All help on identifying this item will be greatly appreciated.
Robert