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ARTIFACT:
1860's - 1870's early example of 3rd Issue Baltimore, Maryland police badge. The large oval shaped badge shows The Battle Monument in the center in raised detail and surrounding it reads: "CITY POLICE 1797" in embossed detail. The outer edge of the badge is surrounded with points and encircled with a ring, the entire badge is one-piece made of white metal. This is the second style of the 3rd Issue badge, the first was two-piece construction with a brass outer ring and points.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1860's - 1870's
SIZE:
Approximately 3" x 2-3/8"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
White metal, brass findings
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical pin with 'C' type catch
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MVCBX16 LIGEX3/16
CONDITION:
6+ (Fine - Very Fine): The badge shows heavy wear mostly to high points and pin, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
