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Presentation Police Truncheon
Presentation Police Truncheon
Presentation Police Truncheon

Presentation Police Truncheon

Associated
Associated
DateC.1950
Object Nametruncheon
Mediumwood, leather
ClassificationsCivic
Dimensions3.4 x 32.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2005.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS074098
Keywords
About MeDonald Cameron joined the Seaforth Highlanders on October 1918 and remained in military service until April 1920 (discharged Gordon Highlanders). In that year he moved to Aberdeen where he joined the City Police. His main beat became the harbour area. Constable Cameron retired from the police September 1950 after thirty years service. The baton was probably presentated for his service to the City Police.