WWII Era Canton Illinois Police Chief Badge of James Smith who was Chief 1943-45
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WWII Era Canton Illinois Police Chief Badge of James Smith who was Chief 1943-45

Code: pdgil04345cil
$675.00


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ARTIFACT:

This is a World War II Era Canton Illinois Police Chief Badge of James Smith who was Chief 1943 - 1945.
This Great Old Gold Plated Brass Badge by S.D.Childs is nicely named to Chief Smith on back. Smith again served as chief in 1952, and is presumed to have used this Badge then as well.

VINTAGE: World War II era 1943 - 1945.

SIZE: Approximately 2-3/4" in height x 2-3/8" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gold plated brass with Enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin with drop in locking catch.

MARKINGS:


JAMES SMITH
S.D.CHILDS & CO
CHICAGO

ITEM NOTES: This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MABEV21 LFGEX10/29/21

CONDITION: 8 Excellent): The badge shows moderate wear and duty worn nice patina.

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