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- This nineteenth-century truncheon is black with a plain wood handle and bears the City of London crest. It was for personal use for self defence, or for apprehending criminals. Its origins are unknown.
- Physical description1 truncheon; wood and leather; good condition
- Archival historyLavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // Small articles on the Wood Table // 118. Truncheon with thw [sic] Westminster cross.'
- Nineteenth century
- Wood,