{"product_id":"original-british-u-s-1890s-1940s-vintage-truncheon-lot-lot-of-three-2","title":"Original British \u0026 U.S. 1890s-1940s Vintage Truncheon Lot - Lot of Three","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items. Only One Lot Available. A baton (also truncheon, nightstick, billy club, billystick, cosh, lathi, or simply stick) is a roughly cylindrical club made of wood, rubber, plastic, or metal. It is carried as a compliance tool and defensive weapon by law-enforcement officers, correctional staff, security guards and military personnel. The name baton comes from the French bâton (stick), derived from Old French Baston, from Latin bastum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely lot of three truncheons dating from the 1890s to the 1940s. They include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 9 ¾” short wooden truncheon with minor wear and thin leather thong strap tied around handle.\u003cbr\u003e- Roughly 22 1\/4” truncheon with heavy wear and chipping to wood. No strap retained.\u003cbr\u003e- 21 1\/2” wooden truncheon with leather thong strap wrapped around recess. Handle is well-carved and this example shows great period use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good lot of truncheons, ready for display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44421614534725,"sku":"ONJR25NOMS44","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25NOMS44__01.jpg?v=1766099687","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-u-s-1890s-1940s-vintage-truncheon-lot-lot-of-three-2","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}