Early 1930s Dana Pilot Badge #208 from Dana Point CA by LARSCO Nautical? Police?
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Early 1930s Dana Pilot Badge #208 from Dana Point CA by LARSCO Nautical? Police?

Code: ol10010dpb
$675.00


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ARTIFACT: Unidentified, unknown early 1930's Dana Pilot Badge # 208 from Dana Point, California and made by Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company. The large badge is green, enameled bronze with a center that features a tall sailing ship, the top of the badge reads: "DANA PILOT" and the base of the badge shows the number: "208". Not sure what this badge was for, harbor pilot? Some other Police or Nautical usage? There are visible initials etched onto the reverse, perhaps: "TJ". The reverse also shows a nice maker mark.

VINTAGE: Circa early 1930's

SIZE: Approximately 3" in height x 2" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Enameled bronze.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical kick pin with drop in Forked catch.

MARKINGS: "LOS ANGELES RUB. STAMP CO.", "TJ" (?)

ITEM NOTES: This is from a collection of California Police & Fire Badges and related items which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX98 LX6/15 SLFGEX05/30/23

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): 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.