Ca 1900 Chicago Union Station Railroad Mail Handler Badge #1589 PIN BROKEN
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Ca 1900 Chicago Union Station Railroad Mail Handler Badge #1589 PIN BROKEN

Code: rsrr00003
$145.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1900 Railroad mail handler badge from Chicago Union Station, which was a large, independent mail handling center in Chicago. The badge reads C.U.S. 1589 MAIL.

VINTAGE: Circa 1900.

SIZE: Approximately 1-3/4" diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Nickel-plated brass with black painted lettering.

ATTACHMENT: Pinback is broken.

MARKINGS: MEYER & WENTHE 

CHICAGO

ITEM NOTES: This is from a railroad collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VFJX99 LADEX6/10

CONDITION: 5+ (Fine-): Badge shows moderate to heavy wear and the pin is broken off.

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