Description
ARTIFACT:
View AllClose
This is a circa 1900 agent or official badge for the Rankin, Pennsylvania Health Board. Rankin is a Pittsburgh suburb, and the badge has a Pittsburgh maker mark on reverse. The badge is in a cut-out circle star design.
VINTAGE:Circa 1900.
SIZE:Approximately 1-11/16" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Nickel-plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal safety-style pin.
MARKINGS:W.E.B. CO. 221 DIAMOND PITTS. PA.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a city/town agency/law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJX12 LABEX8/12 SAJJX11/15
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The badge shows some small spots of light to medium wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.