Rare 1910s - 20s Los Angeles Co., California Deputy Sheriff Guard Badge # 12D by Chipron

Rare, 1910's - 1920's Los Angeles County, California Deputy Sheriff Guard Badge by Chipron Stamp Co., Los Angeles. The shield shaped badge is topped with a nicely detailed walking bear, below which reads: "DEPUTY SHERIFF GUARD 12D LOS ANGELES COUNTY CAL" as worn by guards of L.A. County prison.

Circa 1910's – 1920's.

Approximately 2 3/16" in height x 1 5/8" in width.

Nickel plated nickel and paint.

Vertical kick pin with come under 'C' catch.

"CHIPRON STAMP CO. 224 W. FIRST ST. LOS ANGELES"

This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCJJX15 LFGEX5/15 SFGEX1/16

8+ (Excellent): Badge shows minor wear, mostly at high points, nearly all the plating and painted details remain intact.

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