Great 1870s-1880s US Express Co. Messenger Hat Badge
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Great 1870s-1880s US Express Co. Messenger Hat Badge

Code: rsre00012us


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1870s or 1880s messenger hat badge for the United States Express Company. The badge is numbered 3194 and is curved to fit the front of the hat. The badge shows a winged chest flying beneath a horseshoe.

VINTAGE: Circa 1870s-1880s.

SIZE: Approximately 2-3/16" in height and 4-3/4" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Brass.

ATTACHMENT: Two holes.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from an express company collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MBBEX11 LFGEX4/11 SLIGEX1/14 SeLIGEX1/15

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has some spots of light to medium wear and tarnish.

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