1930s-1940s Boston Police Lieut. Badge Series 7, 2nd Type #ing Clamshell / Sunburst Radiator

This is a scarce circa 1930s or 1940s Boston Police Lieutenant Series #7 badge in the "clamshell" or sunburst radiator" style, with second type numbering on reverse. This badge was replated and had a pin replacement sometime during its use during the 1940s. This badge style (Series #7) was used in the Massachusetts capital for just about 40 years, from 1920 until 195It is typical to find badges of this series with pin repairs and re-plating done during the period of use. The badge has the Seal of the City of Boston at center and is topped by the Arm of Miles Standish. It is numbered 2987 on reverse.

Circa 1930s-1940s.

Approximately 3-1/8" in height and 2-3/16" in width.

Gold-plated brass.

Vertical kick pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.

2987

This is from an old Massachusetts police and law enforcement badge collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJJX14 LEGEX7/14 SCGEX6/15

7 (Very Fine): The badge has some areas of light to moderate wear; was replated and had a pin replacement sometime during its use during the 1940s.

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