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ARTIFACT:
This is a very interesting WWI era badge from the District of Columbia Detective Agency. The Federal eagle at the center of the badge may denote government contract work, especially since the named wearer of the badge,Edward L. Weikert was the Edgewood (MD) Arsenal Superintendent of Construction, United States War Department. The badge is shield-shaped and numbered 4. It has a nice Lamp Stamp & Stationery Company of Washington, D.C. maker mark on reverse.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWI.
SIZE:
Approximately 3" in height and 2-1/8" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gilt brass, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical pin with C catch.
MARKINGS:
LAMB S&S CO. WASH D.C. (Lamb Stamp & Stationery Co. mark).
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an old private investigator and detective badge collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJX14 LBCEX7/14 TRVBCEX04/20
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The badge has light wear/tarnish and some small areas of oxidation around the eagle at center.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
