Huge 1930s Lake Co, Illinois Deputy Sheriff 5-Point Ball-Tip Star Badge

This is a beautiful, huge circa 1930s Deputy sheriff badge for Lake County, Illinois, situated on Lake Michigan. The badge is a five-point ball-tip star with a raised Seal of the State of Illinois at its center. It measures 3" by 3" and has a Meyer & Wenthe of Chicago maker mark on reverse.

Circa 1930s.

Approximately 3" in height and 3" in width.

Plated brass.

Vertical pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.

Meyer & Wenthe Chicago.

This is from an old Illinois police and law enforcement badge collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. VABEX14 LBIEX2/14 SBIEX3/14

8 (Excellent-): The badge has only very light wear.

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