Late 18th Century George III Police Truncheon With Cipher

£310.00

Late 18th Century George III Police Truncheon With Cipher

1 in stock

Description

38cm

This late 18th Century George III police truncheon with cipher is a remarkable piece of British law enforcement history.

Crafted during the reign of King George III, this wooden truncheon bears the royal cipher, symbolizing its official use by police officers of the period.

Truncheons were essential tools for maintaining order in an era before modern policing methods, and this particular example reflects the authority and duty entrusted to officers at the time.

Rich with historical significance, this truncheon offers a tangible connection to the early days of British policing, making it a valuable addition for collectors of Georgian-era artifacts or law enforcement memorabilia.