English 18th Century Thames River Police Brass Truncheon WWI Introduced a year before the

Introduced a year before the Colt Open Top (a model from 1872) and two years before the Colt Peacemaker and the Colt New Line (both introduced in 1873)

as pictured in both portraits

and it continued in use throughout WW2

is compatible with an original 10" M1 Bayonet (some slight fitting might be required)

Following the abortive Beer Hall Putsch (in November 1923)

English 18th Century Thames River Police Brass Truncheon WWI Introduced a year before theOriginal 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