{"product_id":"original-british-u-s-1890s-1940s-vintage-truncheon-lot-lot-of-three","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- 10 ¼” wooden truncheon with heavy wear and chipping to wood on the handle. There is an old canvas strap through the hole in the center, meant for wrist wear. \u003cbr\u003e- Roughly 24” truncheon with small brass tag in center reading \u003cstrong\u003e4114 \u003c\/strong\u003eover the carved named \u003cstrong\u003eKULIS\u003c\/strong\u003e. Newer-added string in hole for wrist wear. Great still usable example.\u003cbr\u003e- 21 ⅜” wooden truncheon with original leather braided strap. Handle is well-carved and this example shows great period use. The strap shows crazing and some cracking. \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":44157058383941,"sku":"ONJR25NOMS46","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25NOMS46__01.jpg?v=1765228001","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-u-s-1890s-1940s-vintage-truncheon-lot-lot-of-three","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}