United States Secret Service 130th Anniversary (1865–1995) commemorative set of Two Badges in Lucite ~ Vintage
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United States Secret Service 130th Anniversary (1865–1995) commemorative set of Two Badges in Lucite ~ Vintage
The United States Secret Service 130th Anniversary (1865–1995) commemorative set consists of two distinct badges permanently embedded within a solid block of clear Lucite. This item was produced to mark the agency's founding in 1865 and its 130 years of service through 1995.
Features and Presentation
- Embedment: The badges are suspended in a high-quality, crystal-clear Lucite acrylicblock, designed to protect them from dust and light while allowing 360-degree visibility.
- Badge Design: The set includes two variants of the Secret Service insignia, often representing different eras or divisions (such as the Special Agent star and the Uniformed Division shield).
- Commemorative Markings: The Lucite block features laser-engraved text at the basewith inscription "130th Anniversary" and the dates "1865–1995".
- Materials:Commemorative versions are made of standard badge metals,
Collector's Context
- Purpose: These sets were primarily issued as retirement gifts or commemorative awards for agency members and are considered "obsolete," meaning they hold no legal authority and are strictly for collection or display.
- Rarity: Collectors often view these Lucite-embedded sets as rare, as they were frequently produced in limited quantities for specific departments or milestones.
- Dimensions:Measures approximately 4 3/4" h X 6" w.
- Vintage , 31 years + old
- Condition is near mint to mint
