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ARTIFACT:
This is a beautiful and huge 1920s police badge from Stoneham, Massachusetts. This badge was used into the early 1930s, which is indicated by the 1930s period repair to the pin and re-plating in "blue" 1930s chrome. All of the wording and numbering on this badge is hand-engraved (note serifs on lettering and off-center number. There is a nice ALLEN Brothers maker's plate is soldered to the back near the forked tension locking catch. The badge has a handsome filigreed circle with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts seal at center. The badge is over 3 inches in height and is numbered 28. A wonderful badge!
VINTAGE:
Circa 1920s.
SIZE:
Approximately 3-3/16" in height and 2-1/8" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Chromed nickel with black paint details.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical kick pin with forked tension locking catch.
MARKINGS:
28 on front; ALLEN BROS 17 CORNHILL BOSTON on reverse.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VHJX13 LBDEX2/13 SBJJX3/15
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows only light wear; period repair to pin and re-plating in "blue" chrome.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
