Description
This is a 1930's War Worker employee badge for the Bethlehem Steel Company's Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, Massachusetts. The shipyard was started up in 1913 and sold off in 196The reverse of the badge reads LOSS OF THIS CHECK MUST BE REPORTED TO EMPLOYMENT OFFICE IMMEDIATELY. A CHARGE WILL BE MADE IF LOST OR NOT RETURNED UPON LEAVING THE SERVICE OF THE COMPANY. It is by Whitehead & Hoag.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930s.
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/4" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass, painted details.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:WHITEHEAD - HOAG.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a war worker collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEX12 LFJX5/12 SEJX6/17
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The badge shows only some light wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.