Very Cool WWII era West Point, VA Sterling Silver Presentation Police Badge Given to USNR BM1 T.M.L.
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Very Cool WWII era West Point, VA Sterling Silver Presentation Police Badge Given to USNR BM1 T.M.L.

Code: apdgmp20007tml
$265.00


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ARTIFACT: This is  a Very Cool World War II era West Point, Virginia Sterling Silver Presentation Police Badge Given to the United States Navy Reserve BM1 Thomas M. Lazio, who was serving as United States Navy Shore Patrol in the area at the time. Unique. Boatswain's mate (abbreviated as BM) is a designation given by the Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) to enlisted members.  BM1: Boatswain's mate first class: Petty officer first class

VINTAGE: Circa WWII.

SIZE: Approximately 1-7/8" in hight1-1/4" in length

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Sterling silver.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical kick type pin with forked locking catch.

MARKINGS: "PRESENTED TO SHORE PATROLMAN T. M. LAZIO BY THE CITY OF WEST POINT. VA."  "STERLING"( stamped on top of the forked locking catch)

ITEM NOTES: This is from a police badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. 

CONDITION: 6+(Fine- ): The badge shows heavy wear and tarnish, overall good patina and fine condition, also unique.

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