Description
ARTIFACT:
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1950's Apex Transportation hat badge. The shield-shaped, enameled badge features a round disc showing an eighteen wheeler in raised detail against a background of red enamel. The top of the badge is numbered: "295" and below reads: "APEX TRANSP."
VINTAGE:Circa 1950's
SIZE:Approximately 2-5/8" x 2-1/8"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Enameled, chrome-plated brass
ATTACHMENT:Double posts, one screwback (other is missing).
MARKINGS:"HOOKFAST PROVIDENCE R.I." on remaining screwback
ITEM NOTES:This is from a trucking collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCJL98 LAFEX2/16
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, much of the enamel and chrome details remain intact, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.