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**LARGE** 1798 George III Bridge Ward (City Of London) Hand Painted Police Constabulary Tip Staff / Truncheon. Sn 19655 - 19655 Bridge is one of 25 wards in the City of London, each electing an alderman to the Court of Aldermen and commoners (the City equivalent of a councillor) to the Court of Common Council of the City of London Corporation. Only electors who are Freemen of the City of London are eligible to stand. Bridge Ward was established in 1550. Bridge ward is found within the boundary formed by the river Thames, Swan Lane, Arthur Street, Fish Street Hill, Gracechurch Street, Fenchurch Street, Rood Lane, Lovat Lane and Lower Thames Street. Policing of Bridge Ward is currently performed by The City of London Police. 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 would also bear symbols of their authority. Modern Police Truncheons originated from these Tipstaffs. This is an excellent original large George III era Tipstaff / Truncheon to The Bridge Ward Police. The staff measures 25 ¾” overall length. The main section is painted dark green and has colourful Crown, heraldic arms panel with cross of St George above banner ‘Bridge Ward’ and date ‘1798’ together with foliate decoration. The baluster shaped grip is plain wood. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19655
£575.00
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