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ARTIFACT: This is a great 1954 dated Zippo lighter featuring a factory-engraved "Reddy Kilowatt" for Bangor, Maine's E. M. Graham hydro-electric station dedication. Reddy was the premier American mascot of electricity since 1926, and was created by...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1900 lint brush advertising of Boynton Bottling Works of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The brush handle is in embossed wood and reads BON-TON GINGER ALE & BEVERAGES BOYNTON BOTTLING WORKS-TEL-8-PORTSMOUTH, N.H. VINTAGE: Circa...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1941 bootblack license badge from Worcester, Massachusetts. The badge is oval and hangs from a safety pin. This particular badge was numbered 7826 and originally belonged to Joseph Gentile. VINTAGE: Circa 1941. SIZE: Approximately...

ARTIFACT: This is an elaborate Celtic brooch in silver-plated brass with enamel. It dates from the 1920s or 1930s, and has a maker mark on reverse showing a Celtic image with Gaelic writing. VINTAGE: Circa 1920's – 1930's. SIZE: Approximately 2-3/16"...

ARTIFACT: This is an October 1942 copy of "Panama in Your Pocket: What to Do-Where to Go While on the Isthmus". It was published by the Publicity Committee of the U.S.W.O. in cooperation with the United Service Organizations (USO) of the Canal Zone...

ARTIFACT: Scarce early WWII New York City (NYC) Defense Recreation Committee member badge circa 194The DRC was a service organization similar to the USO, JWB, etc. The member pin is a red, white, and blue enameled shield that reads: "NEW YORK CITY...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II United Seamen's Service (USS) hostess badge. The USS was formed in 1942 to guard the welfare of Americans at sea and their families, as well as maritime personnel and employees of the US military and government. The badge...

ARTIFACT: Early 1940's Diehl Manufacturing Co. worker photo identification badge from Finderne, New Jersey. Philip Diehl started out as a machine designer for the Singer Manufacturing Co. until 1885 when he started his own company which became known as...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa World War II "E" (for Excellence) Award for production of war materiel awarded by the United States Army and Navy to Sylvania Electric Products Inc. of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The folder contains the details and program of...

ARTIFACT: WWII Era American Car & Foundry Company worker ID badge from the Milton, Pennsylvania plant. The square badge reads: "A. C. F." across the top and shows number "9709" in the center, below reads: "MILTON". The A. C. F. had a huge part in the...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Convair (Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft) at San Diego roving worker badge pass to gain access to all area shops. Consolidated was formed in 1923 and soon gained fame for its production of flying boats (seaplanes). In 1943...

ARTIFACT: This is a great World War II special deputy sheriff badge for a factory guard at the Simmons Company New Jersey branch. Simmons Company produced parachutes, bazooka rounds and other materiel during the war. The badge is numbered 7, and shows...