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Fancy D. W. C. Manufacturing Company Special Police Badge Named to B. Ott, Circa Late 19th Century.

Measuring 2 3/4-inches in diameter, two piece construction and pinback. No maker's mark. The star is beautifully hand-engraved with foliate designs at the points of the star featuring a central pocket watch design upon which is engraved the name B. Ott. The outer ring is likewise hand-engraved with SPECIAL POLICE and D. W. C. Mf'g Co. (company name unidentified). The edges of the outer ring are further hand-engraved with anchors within shields and other decorative designs.

Condition: Excellent condition.


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December
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Dallas, TX 75261

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