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This is an antique c1890 Obsolete Chicago Mayor 5-Point Star Badge, a historic piece from the late Victorian era. The badge is crafted from nickel-silver, also known as German silver, and features a hand-engraved central disc with the inscription "CHICAGO MAYOR." It measures approximately 3 inches in diameter and is designed in a rare 5-point ball-tipped star configuration, which was reserved for the Superintendent and the Mayor’s executive circle. The badge retains its original authentic dark patina and mottled reverse oxidation, indicative of its uncleaned collector state.
Item Details
- Type: Antique Municipal / Executive Political Badge
- Jurisdiction: Chicago, Illinois
- Circa: 1880–1899 (Late Victorian Era)
- Design: 5-Point Ball-Tipped Star with Hand-Engraved Central Disc
- Material: Nickel-Silver / German Silver Base Alloy
- Hardware: Period-Correct Low-Profile Barrel Hinge, Extended Pin, Open C-Clasp
Measurements
Approx. 3" x 3"
Markings
Condition
The badge is in uncleaned, original condition with a deep charcoal and olive patina on the face, preserving the sharp contrast of the hand-cut lettering. It features authentic late-Victorian hardware with an extended pin, low-profile barrel hinge, and open C-clasp typical of the 1880s–1890s manufacturing. There are no modern repairs, and the original solder points are intact.
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IVL - W248
