Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is an 1870s United States Express Company lapel pin, probably in gold. This very delicate pin reads UNITED STATES EXPRESS CO. and shows a winged chest flying beneath a horseshoe.
VINTAGE:Circa 1870s.
SIZE:3/4 height and 13/16" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gold (most likely) with black enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal T-style pin with "C" catch.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a fraternity collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VGEX07 LEEJX 5/10
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): Pin is in terrific shape.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.