1870s United States Express Company Lapel Pin

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  • 1870s United States Express Company Lapel Pin
  • 1870s United States Express Company Lapel Pin
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Description

ARTIFACT:

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.

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