Casgliadau Arlein

Presented to William Picton Phillipps (10.01.1866 - 28.11.1955) on the occasion of his marriage, 3rd June 1895. He succeeded his father as Chief Constable of Carmarthenshire in 1908, and despite reaching the official retirement age in 1921, remained in this post until 1940. On his death the truncheon was bequeathed to Police Sergeant Enoch Daniel Jones, whose father was Deputy Chief Constable Peter Jones

Short ebony presentation truncheon with 5 silver bands and silver shield carrying inscription CARMARTHENSHIRE CONSTABULARY JUNE 5th 1895. Sheffield hallmark for 1894 and makers mark HW on each piece of silver. All bands attached with pins. Silver butt. Circular hole at other end.