19th Century Painted Westminster Abbey Constabulary Tipstaff/Truncheon. 19653. 19th Century Painted Westminster Abbey Constabulary Tipstaff/Truncheon. 19653. Miscellaneous

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 a nice painted Westminster Abbey Constabulary truncheon with crowned royal arms above a coat-of-arms and portcullis over crowned 'G' over '2', one side with gilt 'W.R VI', and with ribbed grip pierced for a thong *missing*. Showing some paint loss which adds to its history. The price includes UK delivery. 19653.