Archives International Auctions Summer Auction June 25th, 2015

Archives International Auctions 56 June 25, 2015 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com New York 268 268 G.A.R., ca.1880-90’s G.A.R. star emblem badge Electroplate shell Very clear impression on the inside, but rough on the outside, as made. 53mm design on 67mm metal. Two lead die trials of the GAR lapel pin, Die trial of the monument side of the 1889 dedication at Gettysburg of the 59th NY Infantry 3 Brig 2 Div 2 Corps Monument. (This monument still stands at Gettysburg and it is quite accurately depicted.) 37mm, irregular uniface lead; Detroit, MI, 1891. Mabley & Co. Detroit. Two portraits on obverse, two department store views on reverse. 45mm brass, looped. 6 pieces. ���������������������������Est. $150-300 Connecticut 269 269 Bridgeport Fire Department badge Lead Die Trail, ca.1880-90’s Familiar cross shape with hook and latter to left and hose nozzle to right. Center disc is blank. 55mm cross on 63mm lead. ��������Est. $100-200 New York 270 270 Police Button Lead Die Trial, ca.1880-90’s New York City, City of NewYork seal above POLICE, all on a linear background. Large size format used with uniform jacket or overcoat. 26mm ����������Est. $100-200 Pennsylvania 271 271 Acme Manufacturing Co. Bicycle Badge, ca.1897 Reading, PA. Stormer. Name banner within wheel. 45x78mm, White Metal shell. Off center hole near top. ������������������������������������������������������ Est. $80-160 Georgia 272 272 Savannah Police Shield Brass Stamping for Badge, ca.1880-90’s State of Georgia emblem at center. 62x65mm. Brass Shell. Non contemporary broken pin bar on back. ��������������������������������Est. $150-300 New York 273 273 City of New York Hat Badge with Brass Stamping for Badge, ca.1880-90’s Sailor and Indian flanking spade shaped shield with eagle atop. 65x65mm. Brass shell. ���������������������������������������Est. $120-240