LARGE**POLE FORM**1760-1820 George III ‘King’s Crown Heraldic Arms GRIII L40’ Hand Painted Decoration Wood Tip Staff / Police Truncheon. Sn 21069 Antiques & Militaria

**LARGE**POLE FORM**1760-1820 George III ‘King’s Crown Heraldic Arms GRIII L40’ Hand Painted Decoration Wood Tip Staff / Police Truncheon. Sn 21069 - 21069

The earliest record of the Tipstaff (Warrant Stick) was in the 14th century. The name derives from the early origins of Policing when Warranted Officers would apprehend a criminal with the help if necessary of a tipped staff. The staff would be made of wood or metal and were not only a means of self-defence but the tips of the staffs would bear symbols of their authority. Modern Police Truncheons originated from these Tipstaffs. This is an attractive, original, large George III (1760-1820) tip staff truncheon. The tapered wood staff measures 2 feet 2 ¼ inches length. The mid section of the shaft is painted white. The handle and top section are painted green. The top section of the staff has colourful King’s crown with heraldic shield & GR II (George III Rex). It also has a gold panel with ‘L above 40’ in black most likely a policing area or officer’s collar number. All of the staff’s original paint decoration is vivid with areas of rubbing consistent with age and service use. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21069

£395.00