1925 14K Gold-Front LAPD Presentation Capt Badge w/Precious Stones

This is a fabulous full-size, 14 karat gold-front Los Angeles Police presentation captain's badge from 192The striking and substantial badge is adorned with ruby, sapphire and diamond chips and has nice engraved details on the eagle, around the lettering and on the ribboning. The badge is infinitely more impressive in hand. The reverse reads PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN GEORGE DAUDEL FROM HIS FRIENDS OF WILSHIRE POLICE STATION 192George O. Daudel was born on November 16, 1880, and became a member of the LAPD on June 25, 190He was there during the Roaring '20s, with its speakeasies and crime, and retired on December 15, 192Daudel died on June 9, 1955.

Circa 1925.

Approximately 3-5/16" in height and 2-3/8" in width.

14 karat gold-front with enamel, ruby, sapphire and diamond chips, riveted to gilt brass backing plate.

Vertical pin with C catch.

This is from a police badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJJX11 LEEJJX4/11 SDJJJX12/12

8 (Excellent-): The badge has only very small areas of light wear and tarnish.

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