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Hi everyone, Is this an unusual or even unique item? Some 10 yrs or more ago I bought this from a friend to use as a paperweight. It is, I believe, the iron die used to strike / press when producing helmet plates. In this case to the Staffordshire County & Stoke on Trent Constabulary (not even sure if they are still in-being?) Anyone seen a similar artifact? Can't be too many of these out there. Regards, Kevin E.

Thank you very much Mervyn. Fascinating bit of history. I will enjoy reading some of the old threads and improve my understanding of our police history and traditions. I'm retired from the Hampshire Constabulary. Most of my time being on the Traffic Department (now called Roads Policing Unit) where they actually paid me good money to ride a big motorcycle . I was a Traffic Sgt for over 20 years - round peg in round hole. Happy Days. I've got a couple of other police-related items on which I'm hoping to get some advice. Who's the egg-head on medals and whistles please? Kind regards, Kevin E.

Hi, I'm new to this forum. Can anyone offer any opinions / info about this painted truncheon. It is said to have originated from HMP Parkhurst and recently came from a house clearance on the Isle of Wight. Being retired police, I'd hoped it was of police origin. Any thoughts? The yellow painted writing, in three rows, says: S.C. Jan 2 Y 1868 V. R. I assume this to be owner's initials / date (of issue / appointment) / Monarch's initials. Can anyone confirm whether Police or Prison and, if permitted on this forum, a rough guide price please. Thanks in anticipation. Kevin E.