1917 New York City Police Lieutenants Benevolent Association Plaque. Bronze. 108 mm x 110 mm. Extremely Fine.This plaque is a commemorative souvenir from the 1917 Annual Banquet of the New York City Police Lieutenants Benevolent Association (L.B.A.) held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The front bears a medallic portrait of George Washington over a background of stars and stripes as well as a 13 line excerpt from his Farewell Address of 1796. At the bottom is a ribbon inscribed L.B.A. ANNUAL BANQUET 1917 over a wreath and ceremonial sword. Additionally, to the left and right is inscribed WASHINGTONS / BIRTHDAY and WALDORF-ASTORIA. At the top the plaque has two lengths of chain joined by a loop for display on a wall. The reverse is covered with a pebbled design as well as a ribbon inscribed DIEGES & CLUST / DESIGNERS. MAKERS. JEWELERS. Antique olive-brass patina with a few small spots and a darker linear streak toward the left side of the plaque. Certainly a very attractive display piece.
