Great Old 1890's Rowley, Massachusetts Chief of Police Badge

Great old 1890's Rowley, Massachusetts Chief of Police badge. The center of the badge features the State Seal of Massachusetts in nice high relief detail and surrounding it reads: "ROWLEY POLICE". The badge is topped with a spread winged, bowed head eagle with a scroll in its beak that reads: "CHIEF".

Circa 1890's

Approximately 2-3/4" x 1-3/4".

Well worn plated brass.

Vertical pin with missing catch.

None.

This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MIJX15 LCDEX9/15 STRVCJJX12/18

6- (Fine): The badge shows moderate to heavy wear, the catch is missing, some of the original plating remains, overall nice patina.

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