1920s-30s Chelsea, Massachusetts Police Reconditioned Custom Die Clamshell Sunburst Radiator

This is a circa 1920s or 1930s badge for the Chelsea, Massachusetts Police Department. The badge is in a custom die "clamshell" or "sunburst radiator" style, and is interesting in that it is topped by an eagle rather than the arm of Miles Standish. It is numbered on reverse. The badge was reconditioned (replated, pin and catch replaced) for use during the 1960s or 1970s.

Circa 1920s-1930s.

Approximately 2-7/8" in height and 2-3/16" in width.

Chrome-plated brass (has been re-plated).

Vertical kick pin with drop-in locking swivel catch (pin and catch are newer than original badge).

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This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRDJX13 LADEX4/13 SADEX12/13

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge has little wear: it has been re-plated. Pin and catch are newer than original badge.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.