Nice, Old 1910's - 1920's Police Chief Hat Badge Converted from Screwback to Pinback
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Nice, Old 1910's - 1920's Police Chief Hat Badge Converted from Screwback to Pinback

Code: pdgotmi00012chb


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: Nice, old 1910's – 1920's Police Chief Hat Badge. The center of the badge features a five-point star with the letter/number 'X' on either side and is topped with an eagle with its wings spread and head bowed. The base of the badge features raised lettering that reads: "CHIEF". The reverse of the badge shows a conversion from screwback to pinback.

VINTAGE: Circa 1910's – 1920's.

SIZE: Approximately 2 3/8" x 2 1/8".

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt brass.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin with 'C' catch, stabilizer pin.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX88 LAAEX7/15 SAAEX05/20

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The hat badge shows minor to moderate surface wear and the reverse shows areas of oxidation, much of the plating remains intact. The reverse shows a conversion from a double post screw back to a vertical pinback.

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