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ARTIFACT:
This is a circa 1950s Robin Lines (Sea Shipping Co) hat badge, one pair of hat buttons, four uniform buttons and one collar insignia. The badge is a striking red white and blue wing bearing an R nestled between a bullion laurel wreath and an eagle. The collar insignia is an R on one wing and comes with its original cellophane packaging.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1950s.
SIZE:
Badge: 2-3/8" by 3-1/8"; collar insignia: 1-1/8" by _".
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gold-plated and enameled brass wing on wool embroidered in gold bullion threads with woven cotton backing; gold-plated brass insignia; brass buttons.
ATTACHMENT:
Collar insignia has two posts with clutch-back catches; uniform buttons have single loops; hat buttons have single screw posts with sleeve backings.
MARKINGS:
Original manufacturer label on badge reads CORTLANDT 7-3323 ALL-BILT UNIFORMS INC. 147 FULTON ST. NEW YORK CITY; same on insignia label; SUPERIOR QUALITY on reverse of uniform buttons.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an ocean liner collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LAHEX 7/10 SAHEX 8/10
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): Items are in various conditions but overall are excellent.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
