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Truncheon
Ceremonial truncheon believed by donor to have been awarded by either the Chief Magistrate or Chief Constable of Monmouth to the vendor's father, a Captain in the Welch Regiment who was involved in quelling riots in Risca in the winter of 1893-4
Wooden truncheon. Main body painted black with crown, letters V R and a panel containing the letters M.C. painted in gold, red and green. Handgrip is ribbed and unpainted.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
50.332
Measurements
Length
(mm): 390
Width
(mm): 35
Categories
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