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ARTIFACT:
1960's – 1970's Rhode Island State Rehabilitation Council Lieutenant of Special Police badge. The shield shaped badge shows a perched eagle on top, wings spread and head bowed, a banner is flowing from its beak and reads: "LIEUT." The center of the badge shows an anchor and filigree embellishments with a banner that reads: "HOPE" in lovely relief detail and is surrounded by a ring of dark blue enamel that reads: "STATE OF RHODE ISLAND". The top and bottom of the badge show scrolls that read: "SPECIAL POLICE S.R.C." in stamped letters with black painted detail. This badge was worn by 1930's - WWII US Marine O.F. Noel near the end of a long law enforcement career.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1960's – 1970's.
SIZE:
Approximately 2-3/8" in height x 1-3/4" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gilt plated chromed brass, enamel, black paint
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical kick pin with drop in locking catch.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RAFL94 LAGEX8/16 SAGEX11/21
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): The badge shows minor wear, nearly all of the plated, painted, and enamel details remain intact, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
