73: A FIVE POINT BALL-TIP ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD POLICE BADGE

The star-shape badge centered by a circular vignette of a speeding locomotive on railroad bed with telegraph lines, outer frame with incised letters of C. R. I. % P. R. R. POLICE highlighted in black enamel, brass numerals 303 and top banner lettered PATROLMAN in black, maker's mark of The C.H. Hanson Co- Chicago.
Measures 2.75 x 2.75 x 0.5 inches.
Very good original condition, there are no issues of damage or repair, light wear at some edges and high spots.
$200 - $300