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Going through my grandfather's stuff and found this. Papaw was MP in USAF from 1950-1954. I don't think it was Air Force issue, but seem to remember something about a bobby giving it to him while he was stationed in England for most of his service. Most of his that he escorted military prisoners across the English Channel. I have a couple of reams of his case files as well.
Anyone recognize it? Anything of note? He always kept it near the front door in the coat closet.
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Posted: 12/14/2013 5:55:23 AM EST
it appears to be made of some sort of wood.
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Posted: 12/14/2013 5:57:13 AM EST
This is a ww2 era South African baton, for reference.
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Posted: 12/14/2013 5:58:44 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Armed_RN: This is a ww2 era South African baton, for reference. http://images.bidorbuy.co.za/user_images/181/981181_091116161914_DSC04467.JPG |
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Posted: 12/14/2013 6:00:07 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By shade_1313:
Groove profile is different. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shade_1313:
Originally Posted By Armed_RN:
This is a ww2 era South African baton, for reference. http://images.bidorbuy.co.za/user_images/181/981181_091116161914_DSC04467.JPG Here's a British one. 
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PA, USA
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Posted: 12/14/2013 6:06:55 AM EST
Nice skull crackers.
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Posted: 12/14/2013 6:10:41 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Armed_RN: Here's a British one. http://www.belowstairs.co.uk/acatalog/Antique%20Rosewood%20Police%20Trunecheon%20PT60.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Armed_RN: Originally Posted By shade_1313: Originally Posted By Armed_RN: This is a ww2 era South African baton, for reference. http://images.bidorbuy.co.za/user_images/181/981181_091116161914_DSC04467.JPG Here's a British one. http://www.belowstairs.co.uk/acatalog/Antique%20Rosewood%20Police%20Trunecheon%20PT60.jpg |
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Posted: 12/14/2013 6:24:27 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Armed_RN:
Here's a British one. http://www.belowstairs.co.uk/acatalog/Antique%20Rosewood%20Police%20Trunecheon%20PT60.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Armed_RN:
Originally Posted By shade_1313:
Originally Posted By Armed_RN:
This is a ww2 era South African baton, for reference. http://images.bidorbuy.co.za/user_images/181/981181_091116161914_DSC04467.JPG Here's a British one. http://www.belowstairs.co.uk/acatalog/Antique%20Rosewood%20Police%20Trunecheon%20PT60.jpg Looks right. Bobby's stick? Found this on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/British-Original-Vintage-Truncheon-Leather/dp/B00655DHXQ 
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Posted: 12/14/2013 6:29:05 AM EST
Where was he stationed? My Dad was Air police during that time. I believe he was stationed at Laken Heath. It was a SAC base.
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Posted: 12/14/2013 6:30:43 AM EST
What knockers!!! |
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Posted: 12/14/2013 6:37:33 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By RUSTAFER:
Where was he stationed? My Dad was Air police during that time. I believe he was stationed at Laken Heath. It was a SAC base. Sounds right. I'll have to drag the paperwork out. |
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Posted: 12/14/2013 6:41:22 AM EST
That right there is hickory shampoo.
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Posted: 12/14/2013 6:49:29 AM EST
[Last Edit: 12/14/2013 6:50:20 AM EST by Windustsearch]
Here's one from the good old US of A.
It was my dads. He wasn't much of wash, rinse, and repeat kind of guy. But if he hit someone in the shin with it, they usually went down like he wanted them to. He got a thicker plastic one a little later and used that one much longer. |
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Posted: 12/14/2013 6:52:10 AM EST
Batter up!
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