Description
This is a rare and wonderful circa 1908-1909 chauffeur badge from Ontario, Canada. Ontario is the Canadian province that is home to the nation's capital, Ottawa. The badge is oval and is numbered 657 at center. The font used in the lettering is very decorative, and there are hatchmarks within the areas of the numbers. The badge curves in slightly at its edge and has a large safety pin fastener.
VINTAGE:Circa late 1908-1909.
SIZE:Approximately 1-15/16" in height and 2-15/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal safety pin.
MARKINGS:657 on front.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an early chauffeur badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MDJX14 LEGEX8/14 SeFEJX2/15
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The badge has some small areas of medium wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.