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

This is a beautiful and scarce circa 1930s Boston Police Lieutenant Series #7 badge in the "clamshell" or sunburst radiator" style, with second type numbering on reverse. This badge had a pin and catch replacement sometime during its use during the 1930s. 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, although this badge appears to still have its original plating. The badge has the Seal of the City of Boston at center and is topped by the Arm of Miles Standish. It is numbered 1906 on reverse.

Circa 1930s.

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

Gold-plated brass.

Vertical kick pin with forked locking catch.

1906

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 LDIEX7/14 SCGEx6/15

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge has some small areas of light wear; had a pin and catch replacement sometime during its use during the 1930s.

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