1960's - 1970's Rhode Island State Rehabilitation Council Sergeant of Special Police Badge

1960's – 1970's Rhode Island State Rehabilitation Council Sergeant of Special Police badge. The shield shaped badge shows a perched eagle on top, wings spread and head bowed, a banner is flowing from its beak and reads: "SERGEANT" The center of the badge shows an anchor and filigree embellishments with a banner that reads: "HOPE" in lovely relief detail and surrounding it reads: "STATE OF RHODE ISLAND" in embossed lettering. The top and bottom of the badge show scrolls that read: "SPECIAL POLICE S.R.C." in stamped letters with black painted detail. This badge was worn by 1930's - WWII US Marine O.F. Noel near the end of a long law enforcement career.

Circa 1960's – 1970's

Approximately 2-3/8" x 1-3/4

Gilt plated chromed brass, black paint

Vertical pin with drop in locking swivel catch

None.

This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RAFL94 LAFEX8/16

7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, the 'kick' part of the pin is missing, much of the plated, painted, and enamel details remain intact, overall very fine condition.

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