Truncheon

Object detail

Accession number

2010.41

Description

Hand carved wooden police truncheon with leather thumb strap bound with fine twine. Six nails imbedded near striking end. Strip of metal imbedded above nails. Large nail/piece of lead imbedded in the centre of tip.

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Leather

Other name

baton

Credit Line

Truncheon, 2010.41. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Club Nightstick Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Armaments Percussive Weapons

Collection type

Social History Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Office supplies Wood Line Font Musical instrument accessory Publication Automotive tire Office equipment Audio equipment Metal

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