My father's uncle was in the Austin police. One of the Austin film, possibly "Men who Work" features a police Sargent closing the gates as the last worker leaves. When my father watched the film he named the Sargent; but I can't remember the name.
I also have a truncheon but mine is stamped BP (Birmingham Police?) and AUSTIN and a uniform button; typical shape with the wings badge on it. The story goes that they bought the truncheons from the Birmingham police. I will have look for the button and post a photo if successful
I also have a truncheon but mine is stamped BP (Birmingham Police?) and AUSTIN and a uniform button; typical shape with the wings badge on it. The story goes that they bought the truncheons from the Birmingham police. I will have look for the button and post a photo if successful