Description
Beautiful, 1980's 1990's Chelsea, Massachusetts Police Patrolman Badge by Ga-Rel. The large shield shaped, chrome badge features a nicely detailed enamel State Seal in the center that reads: "CHELSEA WINNIS IMMET SETTLED 1624 A TOWN 1739 A CITY 1857". The top of the badge features a bent arm holding a broadsword and below reads: "PATROLMAN POLICE CHELSEA".
VINTAGE:Circa 1980's 90's
SIZE:Approximately 3 1/2" x 2 7/8"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Chrome plated brass, enamel
ATTACHMENT:Vertical kick pin with drop in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:"495", "GA-REL"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Police and Law Enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCEX15 LIEX8/15 SIEX1/17
CONDITION:9- (Excellent+): The badge shows minor wear, nearly all the gilt, chrome plating, and enamel details remain fully intact, overall minty condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.