Police Headwear, Uniforms, Gear, & Groupings

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...

ARTIFACT: Extremely rare WWII BMW (Bavarian Motor Werks) factory guard armband. This Bevo weave example is a multi-piece cotton band in blue with black stripes and features an embroidered patch in the center that shows the logo ??? a blue and white disc...

ARTIFACT: Cool vintage blued steel handcuffs by Crockett & Kelly of Texas complete with key. SIZE: Approximately 9-1/4" (full length); Cuff: 3" x 3-5/8"; 1-3/4" CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Blued steel ATTACHMENT: Chain...

ARTIFACT: This is a nice 1920's lead-loaded leather sap with wonderful woven leather covering. The lanyard is the original leather, strong and supple. VINTAGE: Circa 1920's. SIZE: Approximately 14" in length with lanyard extended x 1" in diameter at...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare early 2000's New Hampshire Highway Patrol uniform tie bar. This is a large variant of the tie bar. VINTAGE: Circa 2000's SIZE: Size: 5/8" x 2-3/8". CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Painted gold plated...