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Truncheon
Used by donor's husband, a sergeant in Glamorgan County Constabulary, who left the force c. 1920
Unpainted, polished truncheon of lignum vitae. Turned at one end to form handgrip. Turned butt. Leather strap fastened round neck, stamped HIATT & Co. B'HAM. Manufactured by Hiatt & Co. of Birmingham c.1915-1920
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F75.31
Creation/Production
Hiatt
Date: 1915 - 1920 (circa)
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(mm): 393
diameter
(mm): 35
Material
lignum vitae
leather
Location
In store
Categories
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