Blackjack
- Object Name:
- Blackjack
- Object ID:
- 2018.050.04
- Date:
- circa 1940
- Description:
- Blackjack, used by New Hampshire State Police. Also known as a sap. Tapered cylindrical head with black leather covering. Handle 0.6" diameter, covered with woven black leather. Dense metal core, probably lead. Black leather wrist loop, 7.5" long.
- Material:
- Leather
Metal
Lead - Dimensions:
- L-8.7 Dia-0.9 inches
- Provenance:
- Probably used by Sergeant Ernest H. Swift (1894-1986) of Wolfeboro, NH, Troop E, one of the original 48 state troopers. The New Hampshire State Police was established in 1937.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Christopher E. Conley
- People:
- Swift, Ernest H. (1894-1986)
- Subjects:
- Nightsticks, Police, Police clubs (Weapons), State Police
Electronic Resources are only available to New Hampshire Historical Society members. To access electronic resources, please join the New Hampshire Historical Society.