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Swansea Borough Police Memorabilia.

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Title Swansea Borough Police Memorabilia.
Description Truncheon and tunic belt to the former Swansea Borough Police. The belt and truncheon belonged to a policeman who joined that force in the 1950's.

Also, a senior officers 'swagger stick' to the Swansea Borough Police. Solid silver ends and stamped by the Birmingham Assay Office with letter date for 1930.

The top of the handle end is beautifully engraved with the coat of arms of Swansea.

Part of the Ross Mather Police Memorabilia of Wales Collection.
Item URL https://www.peoplescollection.wales/items/513782
Community archive People's Collection Wales
Subject

'Textiles

Fashion and Design'

'Criminal System'

Police

constabulary

uniform

swagger stick

insignia

swansea

Level Item
Author Ross Mather Police Memorabilia of Wales Collection

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