Very Early,1915-1916's New York Sec. of State's Office Automobile Bureau Spec. Inspector Badge.

This is a Very Early,1915-1916's New York Sec. of State's Office Automobile Bureau Special Inspector Badge by Dieges & Clust. The brass badge shows the state seal in the center with the word: "EXCELSIOR" beneath. Surrounding the center blue enamel that reads: SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE AUTOMOBILE BUREAU". The badge is topped with an eagle and beneath it reads: "SPECIAL INSPECTOR", "1915 1916" and between the blue enameled details showing the date, it displays the number: "235".

Circa 1915-1916's

Approximately 2 ¼" x 1 ½"

Gilt brass, enamel

Vertical kick pin with drop in forked locking catch

DIEGES & CLUST

This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAEJX19 LDEJX04/19

 6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The badge shows moderate to heavy surface wear, some of gilt and enamel details lost but over all very fine condition.

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