Police Baton

This baton was probably used for ceremonial purposes. It is decorated with the Ayrshire Constabulary crest. Originally in the collection of Strathclyde Police.
Object no :
EAAM042n
Collection :
Police – Crime & Punishment
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
L 576mm
Materials :
wood
Location :
NA
Accession number :
2002/17/20
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council
2 Fmedia2 F196062 F764

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