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ARTIFACT:
Gorgeous circa 1900 New York State Health Officer badge in heavy die struck gilt and enameled brass by Dieges & Clust. The center of the badge features fine detail showing the Great Seal of the State of New York, as depicted through Liberty and Justice with a scroll/banner below them that reads: "EXCELSIOR" the New York State motto meaning 'Ever Upward'. Surrounding the center is a blue enameled ring that reads: "HEALTH OFFICER NEW YORK STATE" and the badge is topped with a perched eagle.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1900
SIZE:
Approximately 1 7/8" x 1 1/8
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gilt and enameled brass
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical 'T' pin with 'C' catch.
MARKINGS:
"DIEGES & CLUST MAKERS"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a New York State Law Enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VFEX15 LBDEX7/15 SBBEX8/16
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine—Excellent): The badge shows moderate wear and a spot of oxidation, nearly all the gilt and enamel details remain intact.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
