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ARTIFACT:
Scarce, early 1950's Boston, Massachusetts Police Patrolman Badge Set #519. The breast badge reads: "POLICE BOSTON" and in the center disc depicts a port and below it reads: "BOSTONIA CONDITA AD. 1630", around the disc embossed letters read: "SICUT CIVITATIS REGIMINE DONATA AD 1822 PATRIBUS SIT DEUS NOBIS" and is numbered #519 on reverse. The hat badge appears to have been re-plated in the period of use. The breast badge is in exceptional condition with very light wear and nice patina. Hat badge is chrome-plated nickel on brass, finish does not match, but #'s do.
VINTAGE:
Circa early 1950's
SIZE:
Approximately Đ Breast Badge: 2 7/8" x 2 3/16"; Hat Badge: 2 3/16" x 2"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Nickel plated brass, chrome-plated nickel on brass.
ATTACHMENT:
Breast badge: Vertical kick pin with drop in tension locking swivel catch; Hat badge: Single screw post and disc backing.
MARKINGS:
Breast badge: "519"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Boston Police and Law Enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBHX89 LCDEX4/15 SCDEX8/15
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The breast badge is in exceptional condition with very light wear and nice patina. Hat badge is chrome-plated nickel on brass, finish does not match, but #'s do, appears to have been re-plated in the period of use.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
