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This is an early (circa 1890s) United States Mail Rural Free Delivery hat badge from New Hampshire. The badge is in an open wreath formation of laurel leaves surrounding "RFD 3".
VINTAGE:Circa 1890s.
SIZE:2" height and 2-5/8" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Silver-plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with "C" catch.
ITEM NOTES:This badge is from a United States Post Office collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX08 LCDEX SBIBX1/11
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): Badge has an overall tarnish but it somehow adds to the depth of the leaf design.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.