1996 Atlanta Olympics Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Enforcement Commemorative Badge in Lucite ~ Vintage

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1996 Atlanta Olympics Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Enforcement Commemorative Badge in Lucite  ~ Vintage

 
The 1996 Atlanta Olympics Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Enforcement Commemorative Badge in Lucite is a rare collector's item created to honor the law enforcement and security efforts during the Centennial Olympic Games. 
 
Product Description
  • Encapsulation: The badge is permanently embedded in a clear, high-quality Lucite (acrylic) block, which serves as both a protective case and a display paperweight.
  • Badge Design: It is a high-quality medium shield.
  • Inscriptions:Materials: Constructed from gold-plated brass with hard-fired multi-color enamel highlights, particularly in the state seal or Olympic-related logos.
    • Top rockers usually read "GEORGIA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION".
    • Bottom rockers specify "ENFORCEMENT" .
    • Commemorative text often includes "Centennial Olympic Games".
  • Dimensions: While Lucite blocks vary, the badges themselves are often approximately 2 1/2" in height by 1 1/2" in width.
  • Historical Significance: These badges were part of a broader series issued to various Georgia law enforcement agencies (including GDOT, Atlanta Police, and Gwinnett County) to recognize their role in the Olympic Security Team. 

 

  • Vintage 30 years old +
  • Condition is near mint to mint
SKU:
GDOT-OLY96-L32
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