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ARTIFACT:
This is a circa 1920s - 1930s Luckenbach Steamship Co. 3rd Assistant Engineer hat badge. Luckenbach was one of the longest-running shipping companies in the United States, starting in 1850 with only one tugboat and closing down in 1974. The badge reads 3RD ASST. ENG'R and shows a wreathed flag bearing an L.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1920s - 1930s.
SIZE:
2-1/4" by 2-7/8".
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Wool embroidered in gold bullion and red cotton/silk threads with woven cotton backing.
ATTACHMENT:
N/A.
MARKINGS:
Original manufacturer label reads S. APPEL & CO. INC. UNIFORMS 14-16-18 FULTON ST. NEW YORK CITY.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an ocean liner collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. L/SAAEX7/10/10
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): Badge is in beautiful shape with only light tarnish on the bullion.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
