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Truncheon
Wooden truncheon tapered and turned towards one end to form handgrip. Turned butt. Painted with crown and letters V R and M P (Metropolitan Police)
Stamped 86 (or 98?) at butt end
The painting and decorating of a truncheon was more than just ornamentation - by having a royal crown or coat of arms, it showed that the constable was acting with the authority of the Crown.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F09.29.210
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(mm): 400
diameter
(mm): 35
Material
wood
paint
Location
In store
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