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ARTIFACT:
This is a very intriguing full size 6-point star, made in nickel plated nickel by Los Angeles Stamp & Stationery, reading DEPUTY SHERIFF RANCHO PARK.
Rancho Park is a neighborhood in Los Angeles that was developed in the late 1920’s as a middle-class area, and most of its housing stock consists of Spanish Colonial bungalows and ranch houses. The community is nestled between West Los Angeles and Cheviot Hills. History shows that the neighborhood was once a part of Westwood, until Olympic Boulevard was built, dividing the area North and South. The Southern section, now known as Rancho Park, felt cut off from its North side, lobbying for its own identity in the 1930s. This badge could date form that period, as a tongue-in-cheek way to present the community’s “own” Law Enforcement, or perhaps really having some sort of actual Law Enforcement duties deriving from Los Angeles County as opposed to the City, hence the “Deputy Sheriff” title instead of a Police title.
Whatever the exact story of this badge is, it is certainly an interesting artifact of Los Angeles area Law Enforcement, and it definitely shows what appears to be honest duty wear.
VINTAGE:
Late 1930s - Early 1940s.
SIZE:
Approximately: 2-5/8" in height x 2-1/4" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Nickel-plated nickel.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical safety-style pin with saddle.
MARKINGS:
L.A. STAMP & STY.CO
(L.A. CA) L.
L.A. STAMP &
B
STATY.CO.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. KAJJV24 LAAGEX05/15/24
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The badge shows honest duty wear. Overall, it is in excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
