Rare ca 1941 Worcester Massachusetts Bootblack Shoeshine Boy License Badge

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.

Circa 1941.

Approximately 5-5/8" in height (including pin) and 2" in width.

Nickel-plated brass with a celluloid and paper insert. There is a back plate which is removable and clips under tabs attached to the front of the badge..

Safety pin with loop attachment.

This is from a location collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX04 LHEX2/11 SLADEX07/17 SABEX03/24/24

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows some light wear and tarnish.

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