4296 EXTREMELY HISTORIC CIVIL WAR ERA PRESENTATION

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 11 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 900.00 USD
Estimated at 1,800.00 - 3,000.00 USD
POLICE TRUNCHEON MADE FROM AN ORIGINAL JOIST FROM INDEPENDENCE HALL. This wonderfully historic police truncheon measures 20 1/2" in length and is approximately 1 3/8" in diameter at the barrel. It was expertly turned from wood cut from an original joist of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776 by America's Founding Fathers. The barrel measures 14 1/8" and the grip measures 6 3/8" in length from ferrule to pommel. On the barrel, about 4" down from the grip, is a silver shield measuring approximately 2" x 2" that is engraved "Made of a piece OF THE ORIGINAL JOIST OF INDEPENDENCE HALL Presented to BERNARD CAMPBELL CHIEF OF POLICE Harrisburg Pa by his friends Rawlings, and Hoess, No. 4 & 11 Reserve Corps Philadelphia Police 1865". Many newspaper articles of the period can be found touting the exploits of Bernard Campbell and his capabilities as a detective. One famous incident recalls the recovery of a diamond breast pin valued at $400, during the period, from a gang of pick-pockets in Philadelphia. One can hardly imagine a more historic truncheon being associated with one of America's most famous early policeman as well as being turned from wood of Independence Hall where our nation was born. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a copy of the article relating the recovery of the $400 diamond breast pin. CONDITION: the truncheon remains in superb condition as it is housed in a modern custom display case that measures 26 1/2" x 8 1/2". The engraving on the silver shield remains crisp and clear. (02-23324/BF). $1,800-3,000.