BEING RESEARCHED - RLD Medallion Showing Man's Head with Winged Band - NOT FOR SALE UNTIL IDENTIFIED

This is an unidentified medallion reading R L D. The medallion shows the bust of a man's head at center who is wearing a winged headband in the style of Mercury and has a star for an eye.

Circa unknown.

Approximately 1-1/2" in diameter.

Plated brass.

Suspension loop.

BASTIAN BROS. CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y. with union mark.

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. VABL94 LX11/10

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Badge has some light wear and a handsome tarnish and a few small spots of moderate wear on reverse.

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