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ARTIFACT:
Beautiful 1920's Los Angeles County, California Special Deputy Sheriff Badge by Chipron Stamp Co. The center of the badge reads: "DEPUTY SHERIFF" just below, it is numbered: "1367D" in black painted detail, and the very base of the badge reads: "LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CAL.". The badge is topped with a walking bear. The reverse shows the initials: "DL." and a nice maker's mark that reads: "CHIPRON STAMP CO. 224 W. FIRST ST. LOS ANGELES"
VINTAGE:
Circa 1910's - 1920's.
SIZE:
Approximately 2 3/16" in height x 1 5/8" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Nickel plated nickel with black painted detail.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical kick pin with 'C' catch.
MARKINGS:
"CHIPRON STAMP CO. 224 W. FIRST ST. LOS ANGELES", "DL."
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRVDIEX TRAEJX15 LFIEX8/15 SFIEX03/20
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): Badge shows minor to moderate wear, nearly all the nickel plating and painted details remain intact.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
