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Wooden riot baton
This general issue New Army riot baton is thought to have been used during Japanese Occupation Force (J Force) operations 1946-48 as well as during the 1951 waterfront dispute in New Zealand.
The baton is currently on display at the National Army Museum in Waiouru.
Image courtesy National Army Museum Te Mata Toa
Accession Number: 1978.2164
Permission of the National Army Museum Te Mata Toa must be obtained before any reuse of this image.
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