Scarce 1900's-10's Illinois State Dept. of Constabulary Special Constable Badge
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Scarce 1900's-10's Illinois State Dept. of Constabulary Special Constable Badge

Code: pdwlb00006scb


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: Scarce 1900's – 1910's Illinois State Department of Constabulary Special Constable badge, state sanctioned "loose" predecessor to Illinois State Police. The center shows an eagle, wings spread clutching a US Shield in its talons and a scroll in its beak. The top of the badge is numbered: "559" and surrounding the center reads: "DEPARTMENT OF CONSTABULARY SPECIAL CONSTABLE S.S.P.C. A.H.A.T." State Society for the Prevention of Cruelty and Apprehension of Horse and Automobile Thieves a maker's mark on the reverse reads: "S.D.CHILDS & CO. ENGRAVERS CHICAGO"

VINTAGE: Circa 1900's – 1910's

SIZE: Approximately 2-7/8" x 2-7/8"

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Nickel plated nickel, black paint

ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin with drop in locking swivel catch.

MARKINGS: "S.D. CHILDS & CO. ENGRAVERS CHICAGO"

ITEM NOTES: This is from a police and lawman collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJJX16 LEGEX2/16 SEGEX3/16

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows minor to moderate surface wear and oxidation/pitting, much of the plated details remain intact, overall very fine condition.

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