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Truncheon
Truncheon presented to Deputy Chief Constable Peter Jones of Carmarthenshire Constabulary, late 19th century.
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.
Painted white with crown and Royal cypher VR painted in red, gold and black. With unpainted, turned handgrip. The number 269 is stamped on the butt end of the handgrip.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F78.303.3
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Carmarthenshire Constabulary
Association Type: Issued
Date: 19th century (late)
Associated Person/Body: Jones, Peter
Association Type: Owner
Date: 19th century (late)
Place: Llandeilo
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(mm): 470
diameter
(mm): 44
Length
(mm): 145
Material
Wood
Paint
Location
In store
Classification
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