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This is a circa 1917 American Railway Express messenger badge numbered #183.
VINTAGE:Circa 1917.
SIZE:3-1/16" height and 3-1/16" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt brass, celluloid and printed paper.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal safety-style pin with saddle.
MARKINGS:BASTIAN BROS. CO. ROCHESTER N.Y. and a union mark.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an express company collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay-C-01/08/20 RONMAJJV98STARK LDBEX 7/10
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): Badge shows light wear some tarnishing, mostly on reverse.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.