Description
This is a Extremely Rare 1920's San Antonio Texas Motor (Cycle) Police Badge #16 with Matching Hat Badge. 2 Badge Set, Worn by Motor Cycle Police Officer John Shannon in 1928 with Simmang Hallmark.
VINTAGE:Circa 1920s.
SIZE:Approximately Police Badge: 3-1/4" in height x 2-1/4" in width. Hat Badge: 2-3/8" in height x 1-5/8" in width
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Nickel-plated brass
ATTACHMENT:Police Badge: Vertical kick type pin with forked locking catch. Hat Badge: Single screw post with disc backing.
MARKINGS:"C. SIMMANG S. A."
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Texas police badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. PADEJX18 LCCGEX06/17/20 SCJJJX10/23/21
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine - Excellent): The motor cycle police badge shows moderate wear, under the #16, nickel plate defected, otherwise overall very fine++ condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.