Ext Rare 1920s - 30s NYPD Band Member Hat Badge in Gold Plated Brass with Hand Chased Details

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  • Ext Rare 1920s - 30s NYPD Band Member Hat Badge in Gold Plated Brass with Hand Chased Details
  • Ext Rare 1920s - 30s NYPD Band Member Hat Badge in Gold Plated Brass with Hand Chased Details
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is an Extremely Rare 1920's - 1930's New York Police Department Band Member Hat Badge in Gold Plated Brass with Hand Chased Details.

The NYPD band had originally existed from 1901 to 1955 in order for the NYPD to be represented during official functions of the city.

The current Band of the City of New York Police Department, commonly known as the NYPD Police Band, is an American Police band which serves under the NYPD in New York City. The current band was founded in 1991, when the NYPD decided that it needed a ceremonial unit to provide musical accompaniment. It was originally founded with 12 members. The band currently has 70 members and is part of the NYPD Ceremonial Unit. The band's motto is as follows: Serve, Protect and Entertain. The NYPD Band performs at department ceremonies, parades and community events across the city and in concerts around the world. 

VINTAGE:

1920's - 1930's.

SIZE:

Approximately 2-3/8" in height x 2-5/16" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gold Plated Brass with burnished details, and brass backing.

ATTACHMENT:

Single screw post with disc backing with two pins.

MARKINGS:

N/A.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. KDJJV20 LHGEX04/30/23 SFJJX06/15/25

CONDITION:

9 (Excellent - Near Mint): The badge is in excellent condition.

GUARANTEE:

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

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