January 26, 2024 Brian Lebel's Old West Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/26/2024
"San Francisco / Special Police / L.C. / Chief's Office" in blue enamel on the front of this stunning 6-point gold badge. On the reverse is engraved "Presented To Leo Carillo by Angelo J. Rossi , Mayor / Sept. 14 1949", marked on the reverse "10K Irvine & Jachens S.F." 2" across the badge.
Leopoldo Antonio Carrillo (1880-1961) Best known for his role as Pancho on the television series "The Cisco Kid", Leo was an accomplished actor, preservationist and conservationist. Many notable places in California, parks, schools, etc. bear the Carrillo name.
Item Dimensions: 2" x 2".