Stock / Generic Police Marshal Sheriff etc Badges

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1880's "Stock" oval Police badge made by hand. The badge is oval and simply reads POLICE in a seriphed font. VINTAGE: Circa 1880's. SIZE: Approximately 1-11/16" in height x 2-1/2" length. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Nickel-plated...

ARTIFACT: This is a simple, 1880's - 1890's "Stock" Police Oval Badge that was most likely used in New England. The design of this nickel plated brass badge is very minimal, just being an oval with the word "POLICE" hand stamped across it...