Description
1920's 1930's Fairchild, Connecticut police officer hat badge for the rank of Lieutenant or higher. The center of the badge is a smooth disc that reads: "POLICE FAIRFIELD CONN." in blue enamel detail and is surrounded by a nice wreath embellishment with crossed batons at the center bottom. The reverse shows a maker's mark that reads: "THE C. G. BRAXMAR CO. 216 E. 45 ST. N. Y."
VINTAGE:Circa 1920's 1930's
SIZE:Approximately 2-3/8" x 1-3/4"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt brass, enamel
ATTACHMENT:Single post with screwback and stabilizer pin
MARKINGS:"THE C. G. BRAXMAR CO. 216 E. 45 ST. N. Y."
ITEM NOTES:This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAEX16 LHEX6/16
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The badge shows moderate wear, much of the gilt and some of the enameled details remain intact, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.