Help with "H B" Marking

[Dave C.]

Does anyone recognize this marking? Thanks.

[Dave C.]

???

[entasis]

don't recall seeing this HB mark. but would be interested in seeing the whole badge's obverse and reverse. interesing how it's also angled...could it be "HVB"?

Tony

[Dave C.]

Thanks Tony! Great thought about the possibility of being "HVB"! The item appears to be a police plaque with a diameter of approximately 5 inches. The troubling part is that it appears to be made from lead. The police insignia depicted is also of the earlier pattern for 1934-36.