WWII Greenwich, Connecticut Special Police / Defense Police Badge #59

This is a World War II Greenwich, Connecticut Special Police / Defense Police badge. The shield-shaped badge is numbered 5Greenwich is at the furthest southwestern limit of the State of Connecticut. The well-to-do town was founded in 1640 by a small party, including the daughter of John Winthrop, who established the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Circa World War II.

Approximately 2-5/8" in height and 2-1/16" in width.

Plated brass.

Vertical kick pin with tongue-style catch.

None.

This is from an old Connecticut police and law enforcement badge collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEJX14 LADEX7/14

7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has light wear; most of the lettering has worn away.

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