Rare ca 1941 Worcester Massachusetts Bootblack Shoeshine Boy License Badge
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Rare ca 1941 Worcester Massachusetts Bootblack Shoeshine Boy License Badge

Code: lc20000ma


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a 1941 bootblack license badge from Worcester, Massachusetts. The badge is oval and hangs from a safety pin. This particular badge was numbered 7826 and originally belonged to Joseph Gentile.

VINTAGE: Circa 1941.

SIZE: Approximately 5-5/8" in height (including pin) and 2" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Nickel-plated brass with a celluloid and paper insert. There is a back plate which is removable and clips under tabs attached to the front of the badge..

ATTACHMENT: Safety pin with loop attachment.

MARKINGS: N/A.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a location collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX04 LHEX2/11 SLADEX07/17 SABEX03/24/24

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows some light wear and tarnish.

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