Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a circa 1950's or 1960's Philadelphia Prisons guard badge. The badge is a cross with a circular wreath and the city's coat of arms in relief at center. It is numbered 436 on the front in blue enamel.
VINTAGE:Circa 1950's-1960's.
SIZE:Approximately 1-11/16" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt brass, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an old prison guard badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJX14 LADEX6/14 TRADEX10/16
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): Most of the badge's gold wash is gone; some small chips/crazing to enamel and bits of minor oxidation on reverse.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.