Wonderful ca 1880s Elberton Georgia Police Badge #1 Probably by S.A. French
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Wonderful ca 1880s Elberton Georgia Police Badge #1 Probably by S.A. French

Code: pdgga00001ebt
$775.00


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ARTIFACT:

This beautiful, early, well made badge is from Elberton County Georgia, the county seat of Elbert County. It most likely dates from the 1880’s, but could be a little earlier, or later. Southern badges of this era are extremely hard to find. 

This somewhat ornate badge might be the first badge worn by an organized Police Department in the city, as it’s design is still used today in some public affairs situations: https://wsgcradio.com/f/elberton-police-reports

The heavy Nickel Plated Nickel construction, and long tube catch, point towards manufacture by the New York maker S. A. French, but the badge is unmarked. The badge has seen a good amount of wear,  but still retains most of the old “jeweler’s black” in the lettering. 



VINTAGE: Circa 1880s.

SIZE: Approximately: 2-1/2" in height x 2-1/4" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Heavy Nickel Plated Nickel with jeweler’s black” in the lettering.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical kick pin with Long Tube type catch.

MARKINGS: N/A.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCJJV24 LGGEX05/15/24

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The badge shows moderate wear, and duty worn great "Been There" Look!!

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