Named Circa 1917 American Railway Express Co. Special Agent Badge (New York)

This is a circa 1917 American Railway Express Company named special agent badge. The badge reads D.D. GOUGH SPECIAL AGENT AM. RAILWAY EX. CO. and shows an eagle at top and a New York seal at center.

Circa 1917.

3-1/16" height and 2-5/16" width.

Copper-plated brass with painted lettering.

Vertical pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.

This is from an express company collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VACHX08 LHEJX 5/10

7- (Very Fine-): Badge has moderate wear and tarnish.

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