DuMouchelles
Live Auction

March 2024: Day One

Thu, Mar 14, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 379

American/Detroit Tin, Brass, Enamel, And Metal Ca. 1900 - 1970, "City of Detroit Police, Security Guard, And Nightwatchman Badges", 28 Pcs

Estimate: $50 - $150

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

City of Detroit Police, Security Guard, Night Watchman, Special Patrol, Detective, and Correctional Officer Badges. Specific examples include: Detroit Police Civilian Crossing Guard, Emergency Police Reserve City of Detroit, Detective National Tracing Association Detroit, Michigan, Metro Airport Security, Detroit Police Special Patrolman, Nightwatchman Brewster Homes, Detroit House of Correction Officer, Special Police, and City of Detroit Sargent Engine 49 . Most badges are made of non-ferrous metals like brass, copper, and tin. The count for the number of badges is approximate. Provenance: Property of a Detroit, MI Private Collector

Condition

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Property of a Detroit, MI Private Collector