Rare WWI-Period Travelers Aid Society Member Badge

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  • Rare WWI-Period Travelers Aid Society Member Badge
  • Rare WWI-Period Travelers Aid Society Member Badge
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a rare World War I-period Travelers Aid Society member badge. This crest-shaped badge reads TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY and shows a tree reminiscent of a dandelion. The Society first began in the mid-nineteenth century to aid people resettling in the western United States.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1917-1924.

SIZE:

1-13/16" height and 1-7/16" width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gold-filled with enamel.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal pin with drop-in swivel catch.

MARKINGS:

606 FILLED.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a medical/humanitarian collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCEX05 LAGEX4/10 SAGEX2/12

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): Badge shows a minimum of wear.

GUARANTEE:

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

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