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ARTIFACT:
This is a Late 1940's North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Assistant Supervisor Coat & Hat Badge & 3 assorted Vintage Patches.
The badges in this grouping are MUCH older than 95% of the NCMV badges being offered out there.
VINTAGE:
Late 1940's - 1960's.
SIZE:
Approximately Coat Badge: 2-5/8" in height x 1-5/8" in width. Hat Badge: 2-1/8" in height x 2" in width. Patches 1921 Yellow Patch: 3-1/2" in height x 4-1/8" in width. Dark Yellow Patch: 3-1/4" in height x 4-7/16" in width. Orange Patch: 3-1/8" in height x 4-3/16" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Coat Badge: Chrome-plated Brass with hard-fired blue enamel, and black painted lettering. Hat Badge: Chrome-plated Brass with hard-fired blue enamel, and black painted lettering. Patches: Embroidered in silk/cotton threads with cotton mesh backing.
ATTACHMENT:
Coat Badge: One-plate Vertical pin with drop-in locking catch. Patch: To Be Sew on.
MARKINGS:
On Jacket & Hat Badges:
RUSSELL
UNIFORM CO
NEW YORK
Also on Jacket Badge:
PAT. 2383012
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAEJV17 LFGEX07/17/23
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The badges are in minor to moderate wear, and enamel detail remain intact with handsome patina, Patches are all in mint condition. Overall, it is in excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
