BEING RESEARCHED - 1898 C.T. Badge Stamped "The Tower Brand" - NOT FOR SALE UNTIL IDENTIFIED

This is an unidentified badge that reads 18 and 98 separately, each surrounded by a pair of sideways parentheses, and then "C.T.". There is a "The Tower Brand" logo stamped on the front upper center.

Circa possibly 1898.

1-7/16" height and 1-9/16" width.

Nickel-plated brass.

Horizontal safety pin.

This is from an unidentified collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Item will not be sold until identified. LX10/10

7- (Very Fine-): Badge has spots of moderate wear and tarnish.

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