Late '40s-Early '50s NY State Vocational Institution Guard Hat Badge (Now Coxsackie)

This is a circa late 1940s or early 1950s guard hat badge for the New York State Vocational Institution. Now known as Coxsackie Correctional Facility, a detention center for male youths aged 16 to 21, the Vocational Institution originally housed some older inmates who were trained for different occupations. The badge is numbered 112.

Circa late 1940s to early 1950s.

Approximately 2-5/8" in height and 1-5/8" in width.

Gold-plated brass.

Single screw post with washer, stabilization teeth.

112 on front.

This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LABEX7/13 SABEX12/15

7 (Very Fine): The badge has some light to medium wear and tarnish; light gold plating has been polished off on front.

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