Early 20th Century (Ca. 1910s) Hamburg America Lines (HAL) Steamship Patricia Badge

This is a circa 1910s enameled badge for the steamship Patricia of the Hamburg America Lines, a transatlantic German shipping company established in 184The company's full name, in German, is Hamburg Amerikanische Paketfahrt Aktien-Gesellschaft (HAPAG). The ship Patricia ran for the company from 1899 until she became a United States Naval transport vessel in 1920. The badge is a red enameled ship's wheel with the company's blue and yellow pennant at center.

Circa 1910s.

Approximately 1-5/16" in diameter.

Enameled brass.

Horizontal T-style pin with C catch.

None.

This is from an old utility company collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VBJX14 LAGEX6/14

7 (Very Fine): The pin has light wear and one or two small dings.

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