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Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales
It is not clear if this truncheon was actually used in the Monmouth/Gwent area.
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.
The firm of Parker Field & Sons, based in Holborn, London, were gummakers who went on to produce truncheons, handcuffs, swords and rattles. The maker's stamp dates this truncheon between 1842-1877
Wooden truncheon, hand painted black with red, white, green and yellow features including a royal crown and royal cypher VR in centre (very faded but outline visible). Tapered, turned and unpainted section towards one end forms handgrip. FIELD 233 HOLBORN stamped into butt end, and number 38 in centre. Formerly part of Gwent Police Museum collection
