Description
This is a Fantastic Early 1950's Cuban Presidential Palace Secret Service Agent Badge. Antigua Vilardebo y Riera was a large world-renowned Goldsmith's House in Cuba , where almost all Cuban Decorations of the Republican era were manufactured , until 1960.
VINTAGE:Circa early 1950's.
SIZE:Approximately 1-7/8" in height x 1-7/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Nickel plated brass, enamel, sterling or coin silver
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:"ANTIGUA VILARDEBO Y RIERA" (Maker Mark) "HECHO en CUBA" (Made in Cuba).
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Foreign Police and Law Enforcement Badge Collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJJX19 LAIGEX10/30/19 SAGBEX06/25/21
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine - Excellent): The badge shows moderate wear, much of the enamel details remain intact, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.