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ARTIFACT:
This is a very rare 1960s security badge by Blackinton and patch for the Wentworth by the Sea Hotel in New Castle, New Hampshire, made famous by being the spot where the Russian and Japanese signers of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty lodged in 1905. The patch reads WENTWORTH BY THE SEA and shows a picture of the hotel. The badge reads WENTWORTH BY THE SEA SECURITY and shows the State of New Hampshire seal at center.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1960s.
SIZE:
Patch: 4" diameter; badge: 2-5/8" height and 2" width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Patch: canvas embroidered in cotton/silk/polyester threads with muslin backing; badge: chrome-plated brass with enamel.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical drop-in locking swivel catch on badge.
MARKINGS:
BLACKINTON 3.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a security collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAEX03 LBDEX 5/10 SBDEX4/15
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Badge is in excellent condition and patch shows some wear at edges and small spots of slight discoloration.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
