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Straight-stick Baton HC97


A varnished wooden straight-stick baton. One end has a raised rounded handle with white cord thread through a hole and tied. These wooden batons were used by police during riots and other disturbances, mainly for self defence.  In the 1980's these wooden batons were replaced by a different type of baton, which were used in the Anti-Spring Bok Tours in 1981. 

Read more here

1932 Auckland Riot > https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/history-and-museum/museum/exhibitions/curators-casefile/1932-auckland-riot-baton

Anti-Springbok Tour protest > https://nzhistory.govt.nz/police-baton-anti-springbok-tour-protestors-near-parliament

Max Dimension: 570mm
 
Subject Area: Social Science, Technology
 
Specific Themes: War, Conflict, Military, Weapon, Police

Handling Collection Number: HC97

 

Handling information:
Supervision Required
To Handle
Additional information:
Caution Required
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