Police truncheon
Object
Truncheon
Object number
1995.223
Physical Description
Wooden truncheon, black, red, and gold motif above ribbed hand grip. inscription reads 'Hackney 124B'. paintwork slightly chipped.
This object is currently on display in the permanent gallery space alongside a police rattle for which there is the accompanying text:
Police Rattle
The Metropolitan Police Force was formed in 1829. In 1848 a large number of police were recruited to control the Chartist riots. This police rattle was issued to Mr F Richards of Hackney for the Chartist riots. The riots involved over a million people protesting about the Poor Laws, the police and factory conditions.
'Police Rattle
This object is currently on display in the permanent gallery space alongside a police rattle for which there is the accompanying text:
Police Rattle
The Metropolitan Police Force was formed in 1829. In 1848 a large number of police were recruited to control the Chartist riots. This police rattle was issued to Mr F Richards of Hackney for the Chartist riots. The riots involved over a million people protesting about the Poor Laws, the police and factory conditions.
'Police Rattle
Associated Place
Material
Wood
Dimension
Length: 440mm
Diameter: 35mm
Diameter: 35mm
On display?
Yes
Inscription
Hackney 124 B