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Decorated truncheon decorated with a shield bearing the crest of  St Tydfil. Inscribed 'GR' at top. Presented to a Special Constable from Merthyr Tydfil.  

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Ross Mather Police Memorabilia of Wales Collection's profile picture
These truncheons were not painted. They all have applied transfer prints.
Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales's profile picture
Thank you, Ross. Your comment is noted and I will update our text to read 'decorated with'. Kay, at Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales

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