Circa 1920 Brotherhood of American Railway Express Employees Labor Union Lapel Pin

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  • Circa 1920 Brotherhood of American Railway Express Employees Labor Union Lapel Pin
  • Circa 1920 Brotherhood of American Railway Express Employees Labor Union Lapel Pin
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa 1920 lapel pin for the Brotherhood of American Railway Express Employees, and early transportation labor union. The pin has a border enameled in blue and white and shows a caboose at its center. It was made by C.A. Winship of Chicago, Illinois,

VINTAGE:

Circa 1920.

SIZE:

Approximately 9/16" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gilt brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT:

Single screw post with sleeved disc backing, stabilization post.

MARKINGS:

C.A. WINSHIP CHICAGO on backing.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a railroad and express collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-RJK-25-13 LFJX6/13 SLDHX6/17 SDHX8/18

CONDITION:

8 (Excellent-): The pin has very light wear only.

GUARANTEE:

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

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