Kings Crown Police Presentation, Hand Decorated Truncheon to Dubartonshire Constabulary. Sn 10727. Kings Crown Police Presentation, Hand Decorated Truncheon to Dubartonshire Constabulary. Sn 10727. Miscellaneous

A Kings Crown police presentation, hand decorated truncheon to Dunbartonshire Constabulary. The Police (Scotland) Act 1857 established police forces throughout Scotland. A section of the act allowed for the parishes to be transferred to the jurisdiction of either Stirlingshire or Lanarkshire Constabulary on resolution of two thirds of the Commissioners of Supply for the County of Dumbarton. Dunbartonshire Constabulary was formed in 1958. The truncheon is made from a hard wood and varnished. It is hand decorated straight onto the varnish. The top has the Kings Crown in gold, red and white and below this is a twin headed thistle. Below this is "Dunbartonshire Constabulary" in gold lettering. The truncheon has a broad fine grooved grip. It is complete with a leather strap which is spliced and stitched. It is very good condition, the decoration is clear. The truncheon measures 16" long. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 10727.