Scarce Circa 1900 US Volunteer Lifesaving Corps (USVLSC) Lieutenant Badge Numbered

This is a circa 1900 United States Volunteer Lifesaving Corps (USVLSC) Lieutenant badge. The USVLSC existed in fifteen states where there were no federally-run life-saving stations and acted to supplement the U. S. Life Saving Service. The badge has a Frederick Leopold of Newark, New Jersey maker mark. It also numbered 1011 upon reverse. It has a great design involving an eagle perched upon an anchor with a life preserver and crossed oars in front.

Circa 1900.

Approximately 2-1/8" in height and 1-5/16" in width.

Plated brass.

Vertical pin with C catch.

1011; FRED'K LEOPOLD NEWARK N.J.

This is from a United States Volunteer Life Saving badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay CON-RHS-25-13 LCIEX11/13 sLCDEX1/15 SCDEX1/15

7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows some light wear and tarnish.

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