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ARTIFACT:
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This is a World War I New Britain, Connecticut Special Guard badge, possibly from Home Defense League. The badge reads SPECIAL GUARD NEW BRITAIN CONN. The badge shows a beehive at center, the seal of New Britain.
VINTAGE:Circa World War I.
SIZE:1-13/16" height and 1-9/16" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Nickel-plated brass with black painted lettering.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical safety-style pin with "C" catch .
ITEM NOTES:This is from a police badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJX07 LAGEX6/10 SAGEX11/13
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): Badge shows some light abrasion, oxidation and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.