Early 1950s "Junior G-Men" Melvin Purvis Radio Show Special Investigator Badge
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Early 1950s "Junior G-Men" Melvin Purvis Radio Show Special Investigator Badge

Code: mtvr40001


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ARTIFACT: This is a circa early 1950s Special Investigator badge from the radio show "Junior G-Men". Beginning in 1936, the show was hosted by ex-FBI man and successful pursuer of John Dillinger, Melvin Purvis. "Junior G-Men" clubs sprang up and took the nation by storm in line with the romanticized crime-fighting mentality of the era.

VINTAGE: Circa early 1950s.

SIZE: Approximately 2-3/16" in height and 1-1/4" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Painted tin.

ATTACHMENT: Fold-over tab.

MARKINGS: Union mark, F.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a radio collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBX89 LBCX9/12 SeCEX12/15

CONDITION: 5- (Very Good+): The badge has seen moderate to heavy wear.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.