Ca 1915 Los Angeles County CA Deputy Sheriff "Bear Top" Badge by Chipron
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Ca 1915 Los Angeles County CA Deputy Sheriff "Bear Top" Badge by Chipron

Code: pdwlb00003ca


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is an early issue (circa 1914) "Bear Top" Los Angeles County, California deputy sheriff badge. The walking grizzly bear topper on the badge replaced a previously used eagle. The badge has a low number and a Chipron Stamp Company maker mark.

VINTAGE: Circa 1914.

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

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Plated brass, painted lettering.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical kick pin, tongue-style catch.

MARKINGS: 322 on front; CHIPRON STAMP CO. 224 W. FIRST ST. LOS ANGELES and another CHIPRON mark.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a Western & Lawmen badge collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBEJX14 LHGEX2/14 SHBEX3/15

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine): The badge has some light to medium wear and tarnish.

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