Description
Cool WWII era 1944 Ferndale, Michigan Newsboy badge #4 by Superior Stamp & Stationery Co., Detroit. The center of the octagonal badge shows the number "4" and surrounding it reads: "CITY OF FERNDALE NEWSBOY 1944" in black painted detail. The reverse shows a maker mark that reads: "SUPERIOR S & S CO. DETROIT"
VINTAGE:Circa 1944.
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/2" x 1-1/2".
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Chrome plated brass, black paint.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical safety pin with a "C" type catch.
MARKINGS:"SUPERIOR S & S CO. DETROIT"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a newspaper-related collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-KDB-25-16 LAFEX11/16 SRET01/19
CONDITION:8- (Very FineExcellent): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, light spot of oxidation, most of the chrome plated and black painted details remain intact, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.