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ARTIFACT:
This is an extremely cool and early, circa 1900, State Police Circle Star Badge for an unidentified state.
I have been told possibly Nevada, or possibly Ohio, or even that it may be a Horse Thief Detective Association related badge.
The badge is numbered 9 at the center of the star. The badge has very thin lettering and a vertical safety-style pin with a protected hinge.
The badge has a great presence and shows great age.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1900.
SIZE:
Approximately 1-7/8" in diameter.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Nickel plated nickel, with a nickel plated pin. Lead solder holds teh pin in place, no saddle.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical safety-style pin with open catch and protected hinge.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a collection of police and law enforcement badges that we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEJX14 LJJJX5/14 SLAAGEX02/02/22
CONDITION:
7- (Very Fine-): The badge has some small spots of light wear, and some light patination.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.