Baton, used in Fenian riots in Leith

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This wooden baton was used in Fenian riots in Leith in 1868.

The baton has plain mouldings on the shaped handle and is stamped with the arms of the Burgh of Leith.

The Fenians, or Irish Republican Brotherhood, agitated for Irish independence, and organised a series of riots and insurrections throughout Britain in 1867-8.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-442-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NC 352
• Date: Around 1860s
  Used 18668
  
• Material: Wood, leather. Inscription: LEITH and arms
  Baton
  
• Dimensions: 436 mm L x 30 mm max D x 25 mm min D
  
• What: Baton
  
• Subject: Badges and insignia (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Leith
  
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• Description: Wooden baton with plain mouldings on the shaped handle, stamped with the arms of Leith and LEITH
  
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