English 18th Century Thames River Police Brass Truncheon WWI Introduced a year before the

Introduced a year before the Colt Open Top (a model from 1872) and two years before the Colt Peacemaker and the Colt New Line (both introduced in 1873)

but Army Air Force pilots gave this cap their own unique twist

It was a very successful business venture and therefore became omnipresent by the 18th century

What makes it so interesting is that a large very attractive nautilus shell with a glorious Mother-of-Pearl finish has been fitted to the carved pommel of the wood hilt giving it an almost majestic dramatic effect

is compatible with an original 10" M1 Bayonet (some slight fitting might be required)

English 18th Century Thames River Police Brass Truncheon WWI Introduced a year before theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very seldom do we ever see anything like this. Original Brass marked English River Police Truncheon retaining its original Ebony wood type handle. Marked "III" over "G. R." over "THAMES POLICE" over "No 27" over "WAPPING" on the brass truncheon shaft which is surmounted with a substantial brass ball. Making this a fearsome club that would enforce the law in any circumstances. Dating from the reign of King George III