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ARTIFACT:
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This is a nice old circa 1890s stock detective shield badge. The badge is by Allen Bros. of Boston, Massachusetts and has a large hallmark on the reverse. The badge reads DETECTIVE in a diagonal banner and has some small engraved details for decoration.
VINTAGE:Circa 1890s.
SIZE:Approximately 1-5/8" in height and 1-1/2" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical safety-style pin.
MARKINGS:ALLEN BROS. 55 CORNHILL BOSTON.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an old detective and private investigator badge collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-RAD-20-14 LCDEX2/14 RET4/16
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has some light wear and minor abrasions.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.