Rare 1880's UPEC, Portuguese Union of the State of California Member Lapel

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  • Rare 1880's UPEC, Portuguese Union of the State of California Member Lapel
  • Rare 1880's UPEC, Portuguese Union of the State of California Member Lapel
  • Rare 1880's UPEC, Portuguese Union of the State of California Member Lapel
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Description

ARTIFACT:

Rare 1880's UPEC, Portuguese Union of the State of California, member lapel stud. The center shows a ship inside a blue enameled oval and above crossed Portugal and United States flags, surrounding reads: "U.CeP", "U.P.E.C." in blue enameled detail.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1880's

SIZE:

Approximately 5/8" in diameter

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gilt bronze, enamel

ATTACHMENT:

Single post with screwback and stabilizer pin

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a fraternal society collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEZ16 LAAEX10/16

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The lapel shows minor to moderate surface wear, small spots of verdigris on reverse, some of the enameled and gilt plated details remain intact, overall very fine condition.

GUARANTEE:

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

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