Description
1920's 1930's Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States Post Office Letter Carrier hat badge. The stamped oval badge features an eagle with spread wings facing the viewer's left at the top and the below reads: "U.S. POST OFFICE PITTSBURGH, PA" and the center is numbered: "2103". The reverse shows a nice maker's mark that reads: "N.C. WALTER & SONS, NEW YORK".
VINTAGE:Circa 1930's 1940's
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/2" x 2"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Nickel plated brass
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal safety style pin.
MARKINGS:"N.C. WALTER & SONS, NEW YORK"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a US Postal collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VDJX09 LAAEX10/15 SeVAEJX3/17
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The hat badge shows moderate to heavy wear, mostly to high points and some of the plating details remain intact.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.