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ARTIFACT:
Nice, old 1910's – 1920's Police Chief Hat Badge. The center of the badge features a five-point star with the letter/number 'X' on either side and is topped with an eagle with its wings spread and head bowed. The base of the badge features raised lettering that reads: "CHIEF". The reverse of the badge shows a conversion from screwback to pinback.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1910's 1920's.
SIZE:
Approximately 2 3/8" x 2 1/8".
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gilt brass.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical pin with 'C' catch, stabilizer pin.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX88 LAAEX7/15 SAAEX05/20
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Fine+): The hat badge shows minor to moderate surface wear and the reverse shows areas of oxidation, much of the plating remains intact. The reverse shows a conversion from a double post screw back to a vertical pinback.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
