Wonderful 1900's - 10's Roswell, NM Constable 5pt Ball Tip Star Badge of Hugo Rector Precinct #1

ARTIFACT:

Wonderful 1900's – 1910's Roswell, New Mexico Constable badge of Hugo Rector from Precinct No. 1 in the heart of the city. The 5-point, ball tip star badge reads: "CONSTABLE PRCT. NO. 1" in the center and surrounding it reads: "H. RECTOR ROSWELL, N.M." in black painted detail. The reverse shows a maker's mark that reads: "DETECTIVE PUBLISHING CO. CHICAGO". 

VINTAGE:

Circa 1900's - 1910's.

SIZE:

Approximately Badge: 1-3/4" in height x 1-3/4" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Nickel plated nickel.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical pin with drop in locking catch.

MARKINGS:

"DETECTIVE PUBLISHING CO., CHICAGO"

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a western and lawman badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBGEX16 LAEGEX6/16 STRVAEJJX01/19

CONDITION:

8+ (Overall - Excellent): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, much of the plating and painted details remain intact, the photo shows mild wear, slight age discoloration to reverse, overall both are in excellent condition.

GUARANTEE:

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