Truncheon Collection

Police Inspection
Police Officers line up for inspection with their truncheons and notebooks Metropolitan Police

The Bonzo Chase board game
Box lid design for the Bonzo Chase board game, a thrilling version of snakes and ladders where Bonzo, the doggy creation of George Studdy

Police Equipment
Selection of Metropolitan Police equipment including truncheons, helmets, notebooks and whistles

Policemen in station parade room, London
Four policemen stand ready in their uniforms, with notebooks, whistles and truncheons, in the station parade room at Ruislip, north west London, watched by their commanding officer

Metropolitan Police cosh
A Metropolitan Police cosh with a leather looped handle

Last of the Charlies -- watchman at Brixton Hill, London
The last of the Charlies (the traditional nickname for watchmen). Seen here is Mr R Stokes at his watchmans box, 160 Brixton Hill, South London, well equipped with a truncheon

Poster advertising Melox dog food, showing a policeman and a shop keeper chasing a dog which has stolen a packet of delicious Melox food. 20th century

Misfitz - Qua-Qua. early 20th century

Alphabet / P for Policeman
A British Policeman catches a mis-behaving street urchin

Honorary truncheon for H.M. 2nd Goorkah or Sirmoor Rifles, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Honorary truncheon for H.M. 2nd Goorkah or Sirmoor Rifles, 1862...."Honorary Truncheon" which is about to be sent out to India for presentation to her Majesty's 2nd Goorkah Rifles

Warrior Sipan-Mochica Pottery, Lambayeque, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Pottery vessel belonging to the Mochica Culture, Sipan period, despicting warrior holding maze. Sican-Lambayeque Culture Ceremonial and Administrative Center (1000-1370 AC)

A police brigade charges a group of demonstrators, from Crimes and Punishments
BAL366888 A police brigade charges a group of demonstrators, from Crimes and Punishments, special edition of L Assiette au Beurre, 1st March 1902 (colour litho) by Vallotton

Toy Bank: Policeman, c. 1939. Creator: Walter Hochstrasser
Toy Bank: Policeman, c. 1939

Police Lantern and Club, 1938. Creator: Alexander Anderson
Police Lantern and Club, 1938

Policeman chasing off a naked man for swimming in a pond (colour litho)
6000019 Policeman chasing off a naked man for swimming in a pond (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

David Garrick as John Brute in the Provok d Wife by Vanbrugh, Drury Lane, c
450076 David Garrick as John Brute in the Provok d Wife by Vanbrugh, Drury Lane, c.1763 (oil on canvas) by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810); 75x62 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath

Lady and Policeman (chromolitho)
732672 Lady and Policeman (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady and Policeman.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Highwayman in snow, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731317 Highwayman in snow, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highwayman in snow)

Stop, Thief! (colour litho)
2799721 Stop, Thief! (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stop, Thief! Illustration for card used in game of Snap.); © Look and Learn

Comic postcard, Little boy and Allied leaders, WW1 - French, Kitchener and Jellicoe Date: 1914-1918

Comic postcard, Couple outside police station Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, policeman on the beach Date: 20th century

(32) The striker being caught, no runs shall be scored, from Laws of Cricket
STC169270 (32) The striker being caught, no runs shall be scored, from Laws of Cricket, published 1910 by Crombie, Charles (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Silver Street Boys School fancy dress group
Silver Street Boys School advanced class fancy dress group, most of them with blacked-up faces and hands. Their names are: Harold Blanchard, Philip Wilson, Arthur Thorne, Ernest Trafford

Bludgeon and Jacket, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730669 Bludgeon and Jacket, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bludgeon and Jacket)

A Victorian mechanical Christmas card of a policeman hiolding a truncheon
3604518 A Victorian mechanical Christmas card of a policeman hiolding a truncheon and pulling a clown by his ear when the card is opened, c

Truncheon with comic verse on a Christmas card
Policemans truncheon with comic verse on a Christmas card -- probably a reference to the Trafalgar Square Riots of November 1887, also known as Bloody Sunday. Date: circa 1887

London policemen in night-time uniform. 19th century

Cot header design, Cat Policeman and Mouse

A Victorian Christmas card of a special policemans truncheon
3605343 A Victorian Christmas card of a special policemans truncheon and a poem on the battle of Trafalgar, c.1890 (colour litho) by English School

A calm and happy Christmas (chromolitho)
3656863 A calm and happy Christmas (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A calm and happy Christmas)

Oh! Gevus a rest (litho)
3105710 Oh! Gevus a rest (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oh! Gevus a rest. Advertisement for Baum & Bernsteins Palace Block Clothing House, Meriden)

Policeman holding truncheon with large hand, New Year Card (chromolitho)
730645 Policeman holding truncheon with large hand, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman holding truncheon with large hand)

Hi! why don t you show her your staff? (colour litho)
2815837 Hi! why don t you show her your staff? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hi! why don t you show her your staff)

Victorian greeting card of a red nosed policeman with a truncheon looking over a startled
3604021 Victorian greeting card of a red nosed policeman with a truncheon looking over a startled clown eating a pie, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Policeman in Moonlight (chromolitho)
732671 Policeman in Moonlight (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman in Moonlight.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Reform League marchers at the Marble Arch, London (engraving)
584046 Reform League marchers at the Marble Arch, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reform League marchers at the Marble Arch)

Family Men at Fault, or an Unexpected Visit from The Bishop and his Chaplains
3090246 Family Men at Fault, or an Unexpected Visit from The Bishop and his Chaplains, from, " The English Spy", pub

A Duel in the Dark! or, A Yankee Notion (colour litho)
3648184 A Duel in the Dark! or, A Yankee Notion (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Duel in the Dark! or, A Yankee Notion)

An official and four agents had gone to a carpet factory in Szeged, Hungary... (colour litho)
2777922 An official and four agents had gone to a carpet factory in Szeged, Hungary... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reform Leaguers at the Marble Arch (engraving)
583084 Reform Leaguers at the Marble Arch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reform Leaguers at the Marble Arch)

Prehistoric justice (colour litho)
3093641 Prehistoric justice (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistoric justice)

England football star Gary Lineker, is handcuffed by a police officer during a visit to a police station in Colorado Springs, USA ahead of the 1986 World Cup tournament in Mexico. May 1986

Some 50 children stepped into the realms of fantasy when they met Punch and Judy at the Huddersfield town centre Tourist Information Centre. 25th May 1985

Muhammad Ali seen here playing a round with two policemen just outside Dublin. Ali is in Ireland for his fight with Al Blue Lewis. 14th July 1972

Noddy outside Princess Theatre in London December 1957

The Constable and Punch, late 18th-early 19th century? Creator: Unknown
The Constable and Punch, late 18th-early 19th century? Scene from a traditional Punch and Judy puppet show

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"Truncheon: The Symbol of Authority in the Hands of the Brave" In a bustling police inspection, officers gather to equip themselves with essential tools for their duty. Amongst them, truncheons stand tall as a representation of power and control. These sturdy batons are not just mere objects; they embody the dedication and commitment of policemen who safeguard our streets. As London's finest assemble in the station parade room, their truncheons gleam under the bright lights. Each officer takes pride in carrying this iconic piece of police equipment, knowing it is an emblem that commands respect and maintains law and order. Reminiscent of scenes from "The Bonzo Chase" board game, where players navigate through thrilling chases, one can imagine a policeman on a pogo stick pursuing a cunning thief clutching a bag full of stolen loot, and is these moments that showcase how truncheons become instrumental in apprehending criminals and ensuring justice prevails. Beyond its role on duty, truncheons find themselves featured even outside policing realms. A poster advertising Melox dog food captures attention with an image showcasing loyalty personified by man's best friend alongside an officer gripping his trusty baton tightly – symbolizing protection for both humans and animals alike. From Brixton Hill to Misfitz-Qua Qua establishments, watchmen rely on their trusted truncheons to maintain security during long nights. As they patrol darkened streets or guard valuable assets like "Last of the Charlies, " these guardians know that their baton serves as more than just physical defense—it represents safety within communities. Even popular culture has embraced this timeless symbol; think back to Brandon Thomas' play "Charley's Aunt, " where comedic chaos ensues when characters impersonate policemen wielding their signature weapon—the mighty truncheon.