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THREE MELVIN PURVIS PREMIUM G-MAN BADGES PLUS GANG BUSTERS.
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Auction #207 - Part II > Item 1411
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$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, November 15, 2012 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 15, 2012 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction #207 - Part II
Item numbers 1235 through 2949 in auction 207
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Item Description
The shield shaped badges are 1.5" tall. The first is circa 1937 reading "Official Phillips H. Lord's Gang Busters." Only the slightest luster wear. Exc. Next are "Secret Operator" badges from the "Melvin Purvis Law And Order Patrol." The second also has the additional higher rank word of "Captain." Both are from 1937. Last is 2" long brass badge for girls reading "Secret Operator Melvin Purvis Law And Order Patrol/Girls Division." This also is from 1937. All three Purvis items have NM luster.
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