Description
Beautiful and rare 1930's - early 1940's Petaluma, California Police Matron badge in sterling silver by Irvine & Jachens. The seven point star shaped, slightly convex badge features lovely floral embellishments at the tip of each star. The badge reads: "MATRON" in the center, and surrounding "PETALUMA POLICE" in nice enamel detail.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930's - early 1940's.
SIZE:Approximately 2" in height x 2" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Enameled sterling silver.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with drop in locking catch.
MARKINGS:"STERLING", "IRVINE & JACHENS"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJJX16 LHIEX2/16 STRVHIEX05/28/23
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, nearly all the enamel details remain intact, overall handsome patina.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.