1980's - 1990's Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Dept. of Defense Police Lieutenant Badge by Blackinton

1980's ??? 1990's Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Department of Defense Police Lieutenant badge. The center of the badge shows an eagle, wings spread bearing a shield on its chest and clutching arrows in its talons ??? above thirteen raised stars and below a wreath embellishment. The center is slightly raised and encircled by an enamel ring that reads: "DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA". The badge is topped with an eagle and below the badge reads: "POLICE LIEUTENANT NAVAL SHIPYARD PTSMH" in painted detail.

Circa 1980's ??? 1990's

Approximately 3-1/8" x 2-1/16"

Gilt chrome plated brass, enamel, paint

Vertical kick pin with drop in locking swivel catch.

"BLACKINTON"

This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEJPX16 LBDEX6/16

7 (Very Fine): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, much of the plating, enameled, and painted details remain intact, overall very fine condition.

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