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SUPER RARE DESKTOP COMMEMORATIVE OF THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY (1990) OF THE UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE (USSS). THIS ITEM WAS AUTHORIZED & COMMISSIONED BY THE USSS AND WOULD LOOK GOOD ON ANYONE\'S DESKTOP OR INSIDE A DISPLAY CABINET. THEY WERE ORIGINALLY ONLY SOLD TO SPECIAL AGENTS AND OTHERS EMPLOYED BY OR RETIRED FROM THE U.S. SECRET SERVICE. THE NAME PLATE OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER IS INSIDE THE LUCITE.
THIS COMMEMORATIVE REPLICA BADGE IS PATTERNED AFTER THE USSS BADGE PROUDLY CARRIED BY SPECIAL AGENTS FROM 1890 TO 1971. THIS WAS SPECIALLYMADE IN STERLING SILVER BYV.H. BLAKINTON OF ATTLEBORO FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS (THE OFFICIAL BADGE MANUFACTURER OF THE U.S. SECRET SERVICE) TO COMMEMORATE THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE USSS AND THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS BADGE STYLE.
IT IS ACCURATE AS TO SIZE, EXCEPTING NO PINS OR CLIPS WERE ATTACHED. THIS IS AN AUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION OF A LONG OBSOLETE (1971) BADGE. THEY DO NOT RESEMBLE ANY CURRENT BADGES AND ARE ENCASED IN LUCITE WHICH MAKES THEM OWNABLE AND DISPLAYABLE BY ANYONE.
THE SERVICE ISSUED ITS FIRST STANDARD BADGES TO ITS AGENTS. MADE BY A PRIVATE COMPANY, NO DESIGN DETAILS ARE KNOWN. IN 1875, THE U.S. BUREAU OF ENGRAVING & PRINTING WAS TASKED WITH THE DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURE OF SECRET SERVICE BADGES. THE RESULT WAS A LARGE STAR-SHAPED BADGE. FIFTEEN YEARS LATER, IN 1890, THE BUREAU OF ENGRAVING & PRINTING MODIFIED THE DESIGN, MAKING THE BADGE SMALLER AND EASIER FOR AGENTS TO CARRY IN THEIR COMMISSION BOOKS. THAT BADGE STYLE IS THE ONE IN THE LUCITE. IT WAS CARRIED BY AGENTS UNTIL 1971 WHEN THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT DECIDED TO STANDARDIZE (UTILIZING A SHIELD SHAPED DESIGN) THE BADGES OF ALL OF THEIR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS (IRS, CUSTOMS, ATF, USSS).
PRE-OWNED GOOD CONDITION WITH LIGHT AGING & WEAR TO THE LUCITE SURFACE DUE TO DUSTING, CLEANING, ETC., OVER THE PAST 31 YEARS! NO SERIOUS CONDITION ISSUES TO THE LUCITE. THIS IS A VINTAGE, TOP QUALITY COMMEMORATIVE AUTHORIZED & COMMISSIONED BY THE UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE. THIS IS A VERY RARE OFFICIAL REPRODUCTION OF A LONG OBSOLETE BADGE IN STERLING SILVER AND ENCASED IN LUCITE. IT VIOLATES NO FEDERAL LAWS OR POLICY. IT WOULD MAKE A GREAT DESKTOP PAPERWEIGHT OR DISPLAY. PLEASE CAREFULLY CHECK ALL IMAGES AND MAKE YOUR OWN CONDITION ASSESSMENT. THIS NEAT ITEM VERY RARELY BECOMES AVAILABLE AS THEY ARE PRIZED FAMILY HEIRLOOMS. THIS IS THE ONLY ONE WE WILL HAVE AVAILABLE FOR SALE, AND I KNOW OF NO OTHER AVAILABLE, ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION.
IT\'S BEING SOLD AS IS, AS PICTURED WITH NO WARRANTY, GUARANTEE OR RETURNS!
NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS!I\'m not a dealerand downsize personal items and estate treasures for myself and relatives. I list nice, vintage collectables that have been in our family for decades. I list at reasonableprices based onrarity and condition.
I only ship to the United States, lower 48 states. I only charge for the estimated cost of shipping, insurance & shippingsupplies. If too little, which is usually the case, I\'ll cover the difference at my expense. If excess charge depending on your location, etc., I will refund the difference.
BECAUSE OF THE VALUE OF THIS ITEM, USPS SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION WILL BE USED. AN ADULT SIGNATURE WILL BE NEEDED UPON DELIVERY, OR YOU CAN MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO PICK UP AT POST OFFICE. THIS PROTECTS YOU FROM PORCH PIRATES AND OTHER CROOKS!
Again, please understand I do this as a courtesy for relatives, and they receive the proceeds. It is not a business. I don\'t have time to accept & process returns, so please examine the photos carefully as they are a major part of the description. All items are sold as found, as is,as picturedwith no warranties, guarantees or returns. I do giveold-fashionedcustomerservice& strive for 100% satisfaction.PLEASE REMEMBER IS ALWAYS A BETTER BUY BECAUSE YOU DON\'T PAY BUYER\'S PREMIUMS WHICH ARE NOW ABOUT 22 to 25% OF THE PRICE PAID AT ONLINE & MORTAR sale HOUSES. ON , THE MERCHANTS PAY YOUR BUYER\'S PREMIUM WITH HIGH COMMISSIONS & FEES TO ! YOU SAVE ON !
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