Most Expensive Badges Sold on eBay December 2013

At the beginning of the month we search eBay completed sales under most major collectibles categories. We then post the Top 5 eBay completed auctions that sold for the highest price for each category. This listing was one of the Top 5 sales for this collectibles category under Badges. We hope you enjoy looking at the information as much as we enjoy posting it. Please make sure you come back periodically, to see the Top collectibles that sold on eBay every month!.

#1. Top Badge Sold for $2,800.01. on eBay

Name of Collectible:  Numbered Sterling Police Patrol Sergeant Sacramento Badge
This item Sold for $2,800.01.  (Click Image to View Auction).  
eBay seller:  rarebadger   
Description by seller: “Antique Obsolete 80 year old Numbered Sterling Silver Police Patrol Sergeant Sacramento Badge.Hallmarked Ed Jones & Co Oakland Cal Sterling.Hallmarked with the date 6,5,’33This 80 year old engraved badge is silver in color with black lettering”.

Definitely a cool collectible capturing the number one spot for the highest sold Badge on eBay in the month of December 2013.

#2. Top Badge Sold for $1,500. on eBay

Name of Collectible:  1880’s First Issue Tiffin Ohio Police Badge With Whistle Chain
This item Sold for $1,500.  (Click Image to View Auction).  
eBay seller:  oldlawman
Description by seller: “1880’s Tiffin Ohio 1st issue police badge with whistle chain. Badge has the big Ohio seal. Badge is 2 1/4″ W x 2 7/8″ H, machine pin with ring catch.The Cabinet card PHOTO IS NOT FOR SALE! Just example of what they wore in the 1880’s. Also a History of the department of Tiffin is attached to photo’s”.

Here’s our number two spot for a Badge that sold for the second highest price on  eBay in the month of December 2013.

#3. Top Badge Sold for $898.88. on eBay

Name of Collectible: Canadian NWMP Badge Obsolete signed J.R. Gaunt & Son London
This item Sold for $898.88. (Click Image to View Auction).
eBay seller:  yga66
Description by seller: “Here’s a nice North West Mounted Police badge signed on the back J.R. Gaunt & Son London. Measures just under 2″ tall x 1 1/2″ wide. Excellent condition”.

Here’s our number three spot for a Badge that sold for the second highest price on  eBay in the month of December 2013.

#4. Top Badge Sold for $800. on eBay

Name of Collectible:  1950’s San Francisco Parking Control Sterling Badge Irvine & Jachens
This item Sold for $800. (Click Image to View Auction).
eBay seller: margeauxchanning
Description by seller: “I bought this at an estate auction, and I don’t know how this badge came into the old Bay Area family. I actually bought it for myself to amuse my co-workers, since parking in San Francisco is a plague on everyone who lives here.  After the novelty of wearing it wore off, I thought it could go to better use than sitting in a drawer“.

Here’s our number four spot for a Badge that sold for the fourth highest price on  eBay in the month of December 2013.

#5. Top Badge Sold for $755.55. on eBay

Name of Collectible: Ventura Police California Policeman Shield Badge
This item Sold for $755.55. (Click Image to View Auction).
eBay seller:  dr.curious 
Description by seller: “Genuine original antique obsolete VENTURA POLICE California POLICEMAN badge.  Number 11.  Backmarked Los Angeles Rub. Stamp Co.  Very heavy with high quality clasp.  From the same officer as the screwback California Bear badge currently offered. Measures 3-5/16″ tall.  Fine condition, moderate wear, no serious defects, there are some small bits of encrusted dirt and a touch of verdigris in the devices.  These should improve with a deep cleaning”.

Here’s our number five spot for a Badge that sold for the 5th highest price on  eBay in the month of December 2013.

This is definitely a very nice  Collectible that brought a lot of attention and a great price. Is this your auction and prefer we remove your item? If so, send us an email here.