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Rare c1930 Pacific Electric Lines Operator Hat Badge

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Rare c1930 Pacific Electric Lines Operator Hat Badge

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Description

Great and hard to find hat badge for the Pacific Electric Lines in Los Angeles. This rail motor coach badge was manufactured by Bastian Bros of New York and was union made with yellow and red enameling and badge number 856.

Although electric trolleys began to appear in 1887, Pacific Electric (1901-1961) was the largest railway system in the world in the 1920s.

Condition

Overall in great condition for age with no chipping to enameling, surface scratches from use.Â Â

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Rare c1930 Pacific Electric Lines Operator Hat Badge

Name: Rare c1930 Pacific Electric Lines Operator Hat Badge
SKU: 118337012
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $250

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