OBSOLETE VINTAGE turn of century brass detective (generic) badge For Sale
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OBSOLETE VINTAGE turn of century brass detective (generic) badge: $39.00
THIS VINTAGE BADGE WAS USED AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY.IT IS A LIGHT weight BRASS BADGE. IT WAS CALLED A READY MADE.WHEN A POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS FORMED THEY CONTACTED A BADGE MANUFACTURER, THE COMPANY GENERALLY HAD A GROUP OF BADGES THAT WERE READY MADE ,AND COULD BESHIPPED RITE AWAY. IT HAS A NICKEL SILVER SPRING PIN ON THE REAR. " PRIOR TO 1895 MANY SMALL TOWNS AND VILLAGES USED GENERIC TYPE BADGES." badge measures 2-1/4x1-3/4 in.
