Great Old 1870's - 1880's First Issue New Britain Connecticut Police Badge
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Great Old 1870's - 1880's First Issue New Britain Connecticut Police Badge

Code: pdgct01880nb
$675.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a Great Old 1870's - 1880's New Britain Connecticut Police Badge. This unique shield-shaped badge is considered the First Issue badge of the New Britain Connecticut Police Department. 


The City, and the Police Department, were founded in 1871. I am not certain how long this 1st issue badge type was worn, but I would assume at least 20 years or so, as I would expect this badge to have actually been manufactured in the 1880's based on the large heavy-duty T pin. 

VINTAGE: 1870's - 1880's.

SIZE: Approximately 2-5/16" in height x 2" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Nickel plated nickel.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical T pin with tongue type C catch.

MARKINGS: N/A.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a Connecticut Police and Law Enforcement Badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBGEX18 LEIEX06/19/21 SLFGEX08/02/24

CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): The badge shows moderate wear, and great look.

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