1920's - 30's US Post Office Letter Carrier Hat Badge from Keene, NH Walter & Sons, NY

Nice 1920's – 30's US Postal Office Letter Carrier hat badge. The stamped oval badge features an eagle with spread wings facing the viewer's left at the top and below reads: "U.S. POST OFFICE KEENE, N. H." and the center is numbered: "12". The reverse shows a nice maker's mark that reads: "N.C. WALTER & SONS, NEW YORK" and the original retaining pin.

Circa 1920's – 30's

Approximately 2-1/2" x 2"

Stamped nickel

Two loops/lugs and original safety style retaining pin.

"N.C. WALTER & SONS, NEW YORK"

This is from a US Postal collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX16 LADEX5/16 SADEX8/16

8+ (Excellent): The hat badge shows mild to moderate wear, much of the nickel plating remains intact, overall excellent condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.