Unusual pike like item

[Kmaddock]

Hi
I just sent images of the attached item, I have not got it in hand but was sent some images by the seller
It looks like a pike like item with British markings
Seller is not sure what the stamping says
I read a crown over GR AND 1939
Might this be a boarding pike or some home guard item but these are just guesses

Any ideas?

Cheers

Ken

[Richard G]

Possibly a boat hook?
Regards
Richard

[fernando]

I also pondered on that possibility, but then, it would be a rather atypical one. The point should not be so sharp and the side hook should be curved, not of such a rectangular plate shape.
The date is also worthy of note; GR under a crown doesn't match with either British King Georges... unless the date is not 1939 as thought. Otherwise this is a rather 'modern' implement.
Maybe when Ken has it in his hand he is able figure out the real date and the inscription wording ... a mark ?

[GIO]

An agricoltural implement ??

[thinreadline]

An agricoltural implement ??

It is a ceiling hook ... used by the fire service during and after WW2 for pulling down unsafe ceilings etc esp after bombing raids . The GR refer refers to King George VI and this item was a standard piece of equipment used by the Auxillary Fire Service and the ARP ( Air Raid Precautions ) and Civil Defence Services.

[fernando]

Gret shot :cool: .
So, no weapon :shrug: .

[thinreadline]

Gret shot :cool: .
So, no weapon :shrug: .


no sadly not