1960s-1970s Crane Reservation (Crane Beach, Ipswich, Massachusetts) Special Police Badge

This is a cool old circa 1960s-1970s Special Police badge for the Crane Reservation at Crane Beach, Ipswich, Massachusetts. Crane Beach was gifted to Ipswich in 1945 by the son of wealthy Chicago businessman, Richard T. Crane. The beach is a refuge for the endangered piping plover. The badge is numbered 5 and has an enameled Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at center.

Circa 1960s-1970s.

Approximately 3" in height and 1-3/4" in width.

Plated brass, enamel, painted lettering.

Vertical kick pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.

None.

This is from an old Massachusetts police and law enforcement badge collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEJX14 LACEX7/14 SACEX11/14

7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has some light wear and some of the lettering has worn away.

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