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ARTIFACT:
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Wonderful circa 1889 NEWS BOY (Newsboy) badge from Flint, Michigan dated 1889 and named to: "H. HAYN" scratched on the reverse. The center shows the number "24" and surrounding it reads: "FLINT NEWS BOY" in black painted detail.
VINTAGE:Circa 1889.
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/2" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Nickeled nickel, black paint.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical safety style pin with "C" type catch.
MARKINGS:"1889", "E. HAYN"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a newspaper-related collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-KDB-25-16 LDGEX11/16 SRET01/19
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows moderate wear, much of the black painted details remain intact, overall handsome patina and in very fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.