Police Headwear, Uniforms, Gear, & Groupings

ARTIFACT: Scarce 1890's Thomas & Smith Nipper come-along wrist-breaker restraint used by police. The nickel plated iron restraint opens and locks with the push and slide of a release located on the handle, the cuff opens and a plate rises, once the wrist...

ARTIFACT: 1860's Civil War era Froggatt Darby handcuffs #36 with matching key. The heavy, iron handcuffs show a maker's mark that reads: "FROGGATT WARRANTED ARO(?)GHT 36" and the key is also numbered: "36" (see photo). Near the locking hinge it reads:...

ARTIFACT: This is an early police emergency information marker. The cover swivels to show clear celluloid holding papers on which emergency contact information could be recorded. VINTAGE: Circa 1900 -1910. SIZE: Approximately 4" in height x 2-7/8" in...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa late 19th century policeman's billy club made of American chestnut with a great look. The club is uniquely designed, with a broad "business end" tapering down to a section of deeply turned finger grooves at the narrow...

ARTIFACT: Great, early pair of T. Froggatt Darby leg irons, circa 1850's - 1860's with original key suspended from thin rope. The heavy leg irons are joined with a link chain that features a swivel in the center, the key turns into the cuff like a screw...

ARTIFACT: Great, late 1800's large, police officer's turned Billy Club in birch with intricate turning. This example features a unique, but small gouge and therefore is lower in price. VINTAGE: Circa late 1800's SIZE: Approximately 17-1/4" full...

ARTIFACT: Lovely, late 1800's Police officer's Billy Club in turned hardwood, possibly American walnut or chestnut. This example features a hold drilled about midway for lanyard attachment. VINTAGE: Circa late 1800's SIZE: Approximately 11-3/4" full...

ARTIFACT: Great 19th century leather covered, lead-tipped, policeman's Billy Club, unique configuration. This is the only one I've seen, leather has shrunk slightly. Originally had a strap at one end, now missing. Lead-tipped, wooden, "business" end...

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful circa eighteenth century night watchman's alarm bell, most likely from Massachusetts. It is in bronze with an iron handle. It is of simple construction with a single bead line. The clapper makes a strong and resonant tone...

ARTIFACT: This is an early Boston Police patrolman's "bobby" type helmet badge numbers in nickel, numbered 327. VINTAGE: Circa early 1900's. SIZE: About 2" in width by 3/4" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Nickel. ATTACHMENT: Two bendable pointed...

ARTIFACT: Fabulous 1937 Narcotics Manual compiled by the United States Customs Agency Service for the confidential and exclusive use of the Treasure Investigative Agencies. This example is a serial #'d edition published by the US Government Printing...

ARTIFACT: 1941 German K-98 Mauser Bayonet with Czechoslovakian Frog dated 193Possibly used by Czech Army or Police. Scabbard was painted black during period of use. The pommel features stamped markings and numbers ??? see photo. The handle is steel and...