Very Early,1915-1916's New York Sec. of State's Office Automobile Bureau Spec. Inspector Badge.
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Very Early,1915-1916's New York Sec. of State's Office Automobile Bureau Spec. Inspector Badge.

Code: pdgny00019abi
$450.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a Very Early,1915-1916's New York Sec. of State's Office Automobile Bureau Special Inspector Badge by Dieges & Clust. The brass badge shows the state seal in the center with the word: "EXCELSIOR" beneath. Surrounding the center blue enamel that reads: SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE AUTOMOBILE BUREAU". The badge is topped with an eagle and beneath it reads: "SPECIAL INSPECTOR", "1915 1916" and between the blue enameled details showing the date, it displays the number: "235".


VINTAGE: Circa 1915-1916's

SIZE: Approximately 2 ¼" x 1 ½"

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt brass, enamel

ATTACHMENT: Vertical kick pin with drop in forked locking catch

MARKINGS: DIEGES & CLUST

ITEM NOTES: This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAEJX19 LDEJX04/19

CONDITION:  6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The badge shows moderate to heavy surface wear, some of gilt and enamel details lost but over all very fine condition.

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