Wooden Truncheon

Name/Title

Wooden Truncheon

Entry/Object ID

DE.0010

Description

Wooden baton, or truncheon, braided cord tied above handle with loop to secure to wrist.

Use

Weapon, short version of this kind of baton are also known as a "billy club".

Context

Belonged to US Army General Harry Hill Bandholtz

Collection

Bandholtz Collection

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Doug Estepp

Accessories

Accessory

Mount

Material

Wood

Location

Location

Other

Out for Work

Category

Offsite

Moved By

Shaun Slifer

Date

June 24, 2023

Notes

Removed for mount rebuild after visitor damage to mount

Exhibition

The Battle of Blair Mountain