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This is a circa 1910s police badge from Mineral Springs, Texas. Mineral Springs was a stop on the Texas, Sabine Valley, and Northwestern Railway from 1888 until around 1910. The badge was made by C.D. Reese of New York and has a maker mark plate on reverse.
VINTAGE:Circa 1910s.
SIZE:Approximately 1-5/8" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt brass.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical kick pin with tongue-style catch.
MARKINGS:C.D. REESE 57 WARRREN ST. NEW YORK.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. PAEJL13 LFGEX8/13 SFFBX10/13
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The badge has some all-over medium wear and tarnishing.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.