Posted 4 years ago
clayromrom…
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Old United States Treasury Department Prohibition Investigator badge. Not sure of the Year. Curious about year
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Posted 4 years ago
clayromrom…
(2 items)
Old United States Treasury Department Prohibition Investigator badge. Not sure of the Year. Curious about year
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Need better pictures that show the full badge front and back.
My first reaction is fantasy piece.
There are a lot of fantasy/reproduction pieces out there of this type-- usually the back gives it away.
scott
I believe that this piece is authentic. Note the#43 on the back. Can't really be sure, I'm new at this. Found this at a yard sale several years ago.
I agree with Scott, can you get get more photos. You are allowed to post 4 with each item. If you edit this post, then add new photos. thanks Lori
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Thank you Lori. I've taken the best pics of it I can and just added 2 more. I hope it helps.
The number on the back and how it is done, reinforces that it is a fantasy piece. Construction looks similar to some of the 1960s- 70s fantasy belt buckles (Wells Fargo, Colt firearms, Coca Cola....).
Additionally a search online at the ATF site/ history of badges doesn't show anything close to it:
https://www.atf.gov/our-history/photo-gallery/history-badges
scott