A carved and painted wooden folk art figure of policeman in his helmet and belted overcoat / uniform carrying his billy stick in his raised right arm. The figure mounted on a painted wooden base with the initials VR painted on the front panel. The figure’s coat is painted a dark green as is his hat and trousers. The initials PC (Police Constabulary) are painted on simulated brass buttons on the coat and on the helmet. Note repair to the right arm. Circa 1950. Some chips, paint loss. 50” H, 13” W, 3” D.