while some have the owners name
was in fact a near miracle of great courage and military tactics
The hilt is brass with a lovely patina of age on the exposed metal
It has been repaired by having custom made period steel plates fitted onto both sides
Original British & U.S. 1890s-1940s Vintage Truncheon Lot - Lot of Three 17th Century while some have the ownersOriginal Items. Only One Lot Available. A baton (also truncheon, nightstick, billy club, billystick, cosh, lathi, or simply stick) is a roughly cylindrical club made of wood, rubber, plastic, or metal. It is carried as a compliance tool and defensive weapon by law enforcement officers, correctional staff, security guards and military personnel. The name baton comes from the French bton (stick), derived from Old French Baston, from Latin bastum. This