Interesting 1880's - 90's Boston, Massachusetts Special Police "Pocket" or "Carry" Badge #'d 3707

Interesting 1880's – 1890's Boston, Massachusetts Special Police "pocket" or "carry" badge: pin removed during period of wear and badge filled with lead. The front reads: "BOSTON SPECIAL POLICE" in embossed lettering and an ornately embellished plate beneath shows the number: "3707", the outer edge of the badge shows a lovely detailed border.

Circa 1880's – 1890's

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

Nickeled brass, lead

None, pin removed during period of wear and reverse filled with lead.

None.

This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEX00 LAGEX8/16

6+ (Fine—Very Fine): The badge shows moderate to heavy wear, some of the nickel plating remains intact, overall fine condition.

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