English 18th Century Thames River Police Brass Truncheon WWI consisted of a headband with

consisted of a headband with three segmented leather pouches

Fitted with a single Flintlock mechanism the pan has two levels

and it continued in use throughout WW2

It was a very successful business venture and therefore became omnipresent by the 18th century

but Army Air Force pilots gave this cap their own unique twist

English 18th Century Thames River Police Brass Truncheon WWI consisted of a headband withOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very seldom do we ever see anything like this. Original Brass marked English River Police Truncheon retaining its original Ebony wood type handle. Marked "III" over "G. R." over "THAMES POLICE" over "No 27" over "WAPPING" on the brass truncheon shaft which is surmounted with a substantial brass ball. Making this a fearsome club that would enforce the law in any circumstances. Dating from the reign of King George III