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ARTIFACT:
This is a circa mid- to late 1960s Guard breast and hat badge for Winthrop Labs of Rensselaer, New York. Winthrop was the pharmaceutical company responsible for creating the famous anabolic steroid known as Winstrol. The badges are both numbered 9 and have the Seal of State of New York in relief at center.
VINTAGE:
Circa mid-late 1960s.
SIZE:
Breast badge: approximately 2-15/16" in height and 1-13/16" in width; hat badge: approximately 2-7/16" in height and 1-5/8" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:
Breast badge: vertical kick pin, drop-in locking swivel catch; hat badge: single screw post with disc backing, stabilization post.
MARKINGS:
9 on front.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a New York company police and law enforcement badge collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. MIX13 LABEX12/13
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): The badges have little wear.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
