This week’s artifact is a pitchfork manufactured by the Welland Vale Manufacturing Company in St. Catharines. It was used by Scottish farmer David McLean in the capture of Nazi Deputy leader, Rudolph Hess in 1941.
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This is my favourite item in the museum! I love that it’s a ch a humble weapon, and was undauntingly used to apprehend a top nazi. But I really love that it’s turned up in St. Catharines. We always bring visitors to see ir.