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ARTIFACT:
This is an extremely rare high-ranking "executive" American Protective League (APL) type III badge from the World War I era. Formed in 1917, the APL was a citizens' organization collaborating with federal officials against alleged German and other foreign sympathizers and rabble-rousers in general. The APL's tactics were not held in high esteem by A. Mitchell Palmer, the new Attorney General who took over in 1919, and the group's semi-official status was revoked. The APL dissolved after the armistice was signed. The badge is numbered C53 at its center.
VINTAGE:
Circa World War I.
SIZE:
Approximately 2-3/8" in height and 1-3/8" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gold-plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:
C53.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a federal agency badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJJX11 LABJJX9/11 SIIJX6/13
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The badge shows some small areas of light to medium wear and tarnish and shows a few small spots of oxidation.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
