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20th Century Hiatt & Co Birmingham British City Of London Police Presentation Lignum Vitae Tropical Hard Wood Truncheon With Presentation Plate 'City of London, Cyril F Lewis Chief Commoner Some Time Chairman of the Police Committee'. Sn 22227 - 22227
Formed in 1832, the City of London Police is the territorial police force responsible for law enforcement within the City of London, England, including the Middle and Inner Temples. The force responsible for law enforcement within the remainder of the London region, outside the city, is the much larger Metropolitan Police, a separate organisation. This is an original lignum vitae tropical hardwood City of London Presentation Police Truncheon. It is 15” length. The wood is undamaged and has a deep grooved grip with rounded butt recessed for wrist strap. The butt of the grip is impressed by the maker ‘Hiatt & Co Bham (Birmingham)’. The staff is mounted with a white metal plate engraved ‘City of London, Cyril F Lewis Chief Commoner Some Time Chairman of the Police Committee'. The wood also has an impressed ‘Crown above CP (orGP)’ Government inspection mark. The price for this presentation piece worthy of further research regarding the named committee member includes UK delivery. Sn 22227
£275.00

**SOLD**20/11**Victorian Queen’s Crown ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina) Hand Painted Decoration Ebonised Wood British Police Truncheon ‘SC 96’ (Special Constable Collar Number 96). Sn 22195 - 22195
This is an attractive, original, Victorian era Police truncheon. The ebonised wood staff measures 18 ½” length and has a ribbed grip with recess for wrist strap. The rounded butt of the grip has an old stable chip on one side. The shaft has colourful Queen’s crown ‘VR’ above ‘SC 96’ (Special Constable Collar Number 96) and foliate panel. All of the staff’s decoration is vivid. There are no maker or date marks on the truncheon. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22195
£0.00

**MINT**WW1 Hiatt & Co Birmingham 1914-1919 Dated, Polychrome Decorated British Blackburn Special Constable’s Lignum Vitae Tropical Hard Wood Presentation Police Truncheon & Leather Wrist Strap. Sn 22196 - 22196
This is an original near mint WW1 lignum vitae tropical hardwood Blackburn Special Constabulary Presentation Police Truncheon dated 1914-1919. It is 15 ¼” length. The wood is undamaged and features colourful Polychrome decoration, the Kings Crown with Royal Cypher (George Rex) together with Blackburn heraldic arms above banner ‘Blackburn’, ‘Special Constable’ & ‘1914-1919’ date. It has a deep grooved grip with rounded butt and recess for wrist strap. The recess is fitted with leather wrist strap. The butt of the grip is Impressed by the maker ‘Hiatt & Co Birmingham’. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22196
£345.00

**MINT**WW2 1938-1945 Dated, Polychrome Decorated Rochdale Special Constabulary Lignum Vitae Tropical Hard Wood Presentation Police Truncheon. Sn 22194 - 22194
This is an original near mint WW2 lignum vitae tropical hardwood Rochdale Special Constabulary Presentation Police Truncheon dated 1938-1945. It is 15 ¼” length. The wood is undamaged and features colourful Polychrome decoration, the Kings Crown with Royal Cypher (George Rex) together with Rochdale heraldic arms above ‘1938-1945’ date and banner ‘Rochdale Special Constabulary’. It has a deep grooved grip with rounded end and recess for wrist strap. There are no maker marks on the truncheon. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22194
£345.00

Victorian Bingley Police/ West Riding Constabulary (Bradford West Yorkshire) Tipstaff Police Truncheon with Hand Painted Decoration & V.R. Queen’s Crown Royal Cypher. Sn 21110 - 21110
Bingley is a market town in the metropolitan borough of the City of Bradford, in West Yorkshire, England. In 1856 the West Riding Constabulary was formed and policed Bingley. In 1968 the West Riding Constabulary was renamed West Yorkshire Police. The earliest record of the Tipstaff (Warrant Stick) was in the 14th Century. The name derives from the early origins of Policing when Warranted Officers would apprehend a criminal with the help, if necessary, of a tipped staff. The staff would be made of wood or metal and were not only a means of self-defence but also symbols of their authority. Modern Police Truncheons originated from these Tipstaffs. This is an excellent original Victorian era Tipstaff Truncheon. The body is made of ebonised wood tapered and shaped for grip. The staff measures 14 ½” length. It has hand painted decoration featuring a Crown and Royal Cypher ‘V.R’ above ‘Bingley 1’ (possibly No.1 district, officer or armoury number). All the staffs gold, green and red decoration is vivid. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21110.
£265.00

WWII 1938-1945 George V Rochdale Police Special Constable's Polychrome Decorated Presentation Lignum Vitae Hard Wood Truncheon. Sn 22020 - 22020
This is an excellent original Police presentation truncheon to a Special constable who saw service from the beginning of WWII and served throughout and beyond until 1945. Made of lignum vitae hard wood it is 15 ¼ “in length and has nicely coloured polychrome panels. It features the Kings Crown with Royal Cypher ‘GR’ (George Rex) together with Rochdale Coat of Arms and adopted Latin motto, which was Crede Signo or "Trust in this sign". It was based on that of Baron Byron of Rochdale. This is above banners with lettering 'Rochdale Special Constabulary 1938-1945'. It has a deep grooved grip with rounded end and recess for wrist strap. The wood is undamaged with no dents. All the original artwork is excellent and retains most of its original vivid colour. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22020.
£295.00

WWI 1914-1919 George V Scottish Edinburgh Police Special Constable's Polychrome Decorated Presentation Lignum Vitae Hard Wood Truncheon to SC 652. Sn 21988 - 21988
This is an excellent original Police presentation truncheon to a Special constable who saw service from the beginning of WWI and served throughout and beyond until 1919. Made of lignum vitae hard wood it is 15 ½” length and has highly coloured polychrome panels, ebonised to the front and plain to the rear. It features the Kings Crown with Royal Cypher ‘GR’ (George Rex) together with Edinburgh City Coat of Arms above banners with lettering 'Special Constable 1914-1919' and Special Constable’s collar number ‘652’. It has a deep grooved grip with rounded end and recess for wrist strap. The butt is holed for lanyard ring. The wood is undamaged with no dents. All the original artwork is excellent and retains its original vivid colour. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21988.
£295.00

Stockport Borough Police Helmet Plate. BA 893. - BA 893
Stockport Borough Police was founded as a full-time police force in 1870. Lieutenant Blair Sharples was appointed Chief Constable, and he commanded a force of fifteen men. In 1922 G W Rowbotham became Chief Constable and oversaw the introduction motor vehicles, a police box system and the introduction of radio. The force became part of Cheshire Constabulary in 1967. In 1974, as a result of local government reorganisation, Stockport became the J Division of the newly formed Greater Manchester Police. In June 1967, the town saw it greatest tragedy when 72 people died following the crash of a returning holiday flight. Stockport Borough Police’s PC Bill Oliver – the first officer to reach the crash scene - began to attempt a rescue. He was joined by PC John Heath and others – including many heroic members of the public – and between them they managed to pull 12 survivors clear before finally being beaten back by the spreading flames. The plate is in good order but has lost some blackening over the years. The price includes UK delivery. BA 893. (Helmet Plates)
£95.00

Kings Crown Manchester City Police Blackened Two Piece Helmet Plate. POL 388. - POL 388
The Manchester City Police (also known as the Metropolitan Manchester City Police and from 1842 to 1853 the Manchester Borough Police) was, from the early 19th century until 1968, the territorial police force of the city of Manchester, in northern England. Under the provisions of the Police Act 1964, Manchester City Police merged with the Salford City Police to create the Manchester and Salford Police. Charge-books of the Manchester Division of the Lancashire County Constabulary 1842 to 1854, and summons-books 1847 to 1862, are held in the Lancashire Record Office. Sir Robert Peacock was Chief Constable of Manchester from 1898 to 1926. In 1927, Manchester City Police were the first force in the UK to employ a female police surgeon when they appointed Nesta Wells. In excellent condition. The price includes UK delivery. POL 388.
£75.00

Kings Crown Walsall Borough Police Blackened Two Piece Helmet Plate. POL 355. - POL 355
In the 1820’s Walsall employed a watch system like that in many towns throughout the country. The force was created on 6 July 1832 with one superintendent and three constables.[1] Following the Municipal Corporation Act of 1835, the force came under the control of Walsall Corporation, via a watch committee. Following the recommendations of the 1960 Royal Commission on the Police, the force was merged, with Wolverhampton Borough Police and Dudley Borough Police, and parts of the Staffordshire Constabulary and Worcestershire Constabulary, into the West Midlands Constabulary from 1 April 1966. An original metal blackened two-piece helmet plate to Walsall Borough Police. It has a removable polished metal centre which depicts a bear stood up on its rear legs and chained to a tree. On the reverse there are three soldered fixing lugs and a removable pin for the centre piece. The plate is in excellent condition. The price includes UK delivery. POL 355.
£75.00
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