Antique Lehigh Valley Railroad Railway Police Badge
Item History & Price
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I found two police-type badges in a box of items bought many years ago at an auction. It's time to clean up and clear out.
This is clearly an original police badge for the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, located in the Lehigh Valley, PA. It was owned by Asa Packer, the founder of Lehigh University, and started expanding around 1851. I have not cleaned it so this is the condition I bought it in. I have no idea how old it is, I couldn't find another one like it on the Internet althoug...h I found other railroad badges. Perhaps as old as the late-1880's but I'm uncertain.
Note that it is 2 5/8" high and 2" wide. It is a nice piece of history.
I also am listing a separate New Jersey Secret Service Badge; please take a look at that item.
I always am willing to combine items to save on shipping.
Feel free to ask any questions.
This is clearly an original police badge for the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, located in the Lehigh Valley, PA. It was owned by Asa Packer, the founder of Lehigh University, and started expanding around 1851. I have not cleaned it so this is the condition I bought it in. I have no idea how old it is, I couldn't find another one like it on the Internet althoug...h I found other railroad badges. Perhaps as old as the late-1880's but I'm uncertain.
Note that it is 2 5/8" high and 2" wide. It is a nice piece of history.
I also am listing a separate New Jersey Secret Service Badge; please take a look at that item.
I always am willing to combine items to save on shipping.
Feel free to ask any questions.
