Introduction by Jim Casey
The police baton/night stick has been in use since the 1700's and is still being used today. This gallery will showcase police dress batons/night sticks from around
the world, submitted by viewers like you.
Well Known Collector Pat Lynch has provided photos of these next two dress batons.
Gold presentation badge on baton reads
"Presented To/Sergeant/Geo. Bearle/by the Members of/The 5th. Precinct/1901".
Pat Lynch Collection
Gold presentation badge on baton reads
"Presented To/CAPT./PATRICK HAYES/By the Officers of/His Command/On His 20th Anniversary/As a Police Officer".
Pat Lynch Collection
Unique Flask Baton. Rare Circa 1900 Maple Nightstick with Built-In Flask. Measures 21 1/2" in length. This extremely scarce and unusual nightstick is in excellent condition with original tassel and no missing parts.
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New York Police Department presentation dress baton. The gold inlaid shield has |
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Photo of Jay Irving Collection. |
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Photo of Jay Irving and part of his NYPD Collection. He wears a vintage uniform with a Potsy sergeant badge, and an ivory and rosewood dress baton. |
The inscription on the baton is "PRERSENTED TO/CAPTAIN/John Cooney/by the Members of/the 20th. Precinct/NEW YORK POLICE/Dec. 27th. 1900"
Jim Casey Collection
Close ups of baton, ivory whistle and gold inlaid presentation badge.
Close up of carved indian head.
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