Circa 1900 Boston Globe Reporter Badge (Fire Lines Badge?<p> NO LONGER AVAILABLE
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Circa 1900 Boston Globe Reporter Badge (Fire Lines Badge?<p> NO LONGER AVAILABLE

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SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1900 Boston globe newspaper reporter badge, and was possibly a "Fire Lines" badge, which functioned as a press pass at fire scenes. The badge is numbered 92 and shows the City Seal at center.

VINTAGE: Circa 1900.

SIZE: Approximately 1-11/16" in width and 2-3/8" in height.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Plated brass.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin (catch is missing).

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from an early newspaper reporter badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJJX14 LCGEX9/14 SCDJX9/14

CONDITION: 6 (Fine+): The pin badge has medium wear/tarnish and the catch is not present.

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