Police truncheon from 1830 - 1837
A painted wooden truncheon from the reign of King William IV (1830-37). It is decorated with a crown and the letters 'WIVR', which stands for King William IV.
Image: © Leeds Museums and Galleries
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A painted wooden truncheon from the reign of King William IV (1830-37). It is decorated with a crown and the letters 'WIVR', which stands for King William IV.
Image: © Leeds Museums and Galleries