Ext Rare Late 1860s Mattoon Illinois 1st Issue Police Badge by C. H. Hanson
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This is a circa late 1860's Mattoon, Illinois six-pointed star Police Badge and is most likely the department's 1st issue.
The badge is a very early example of the fine work done by the C. H. Hanson Company of Chicago/
The star reads:
MATTOON
13
POLICE
Circa late 1860's.
SIZE:About 2-3/8" in height x 2-1/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Nickel-plated brass with painted lettering.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with "C" catch.
MARKINGS:C. H. HANSON
CHICAGO
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an old police and law enforcement badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VGEX05 LDEJX5/10 SLGGEX04/23/21
CONDITION:6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The badge shows moderate wear and painted letters are mostly worn away.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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