Stunning 1880s Newburyport, Mass. Assistant Marshal Radiator Badge

This is a gorgeous circa 1880s custom-made Newburyport, Massachusetts Assistant Marshal radiator badge. It is in fire-gilt cast brass with complete hand finishing and a massive T pin. A large badge, 3-3/16" by 2-9/16", with an even larger presence. The mate is on display at Newburyport Police Department (please see last photo - not for sale). Pictures do not do this badge justice, as the fire-gilding is stunning. A classic port village in Essex County in northern Massachusetts, Newburyport is one of the oldest settlements in the Commonwealth, established in 1635.

Circa 1880s.

Approximately 3-3/16" in height and 2-9/16" in width.

Fire-gilt cast brass.

Vertical T-style pin, forked locking catch (pin and catch both sit on plates).

None.

This is from an old Massachusetts police and law enforcement badge collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. MGJJX14 LACIEX7/14 SABJJX1/15

9 (Excellent+): The badge is in excellent shape.

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