Erie Railroad Watchman Badge

Object/Artifact

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Chester Historical Society

Erie Railroad Watchman Badge - face.: The image shows a vintage silver badge with an eagle design at the top, inscribed with the words "RAILROAD WATCHMAN" and "ERIE" in the center, suggesting it was used by a security officer or watchman affiliated with the Erie Railroad, an era of rich locomotive history and importance, reflecting the role's significance in ensuring safety and order on the railways, amidst the rapid expansion and transformation of rail transport in past times.
Erie Railroad Watchman Badge - face.

The image shows a vintage silver badge with an eagle design at the top, inscribed with the words "RAILROAD WATCHMAN" and "ERIE" in the center, suggesting it was used by a security officer or watchman affiliated with the Erie Railroad, an era of rich locomotive history and importance, reflecting the role's significance in ensuring safety and order on the railways, amidst the rapid expansion and transformation of rail transport in past times.

Name/Title

Erie Railroad Watchman Badge

Entry/Object ID

chs-016038

Description

A Erie Railroad Watchman Badge.

Category

Erie, Erie-Lackawana, Conrail

Acquisition

Notes

Unknown

Made/Created

Manufacturer

American Railway Supply Company, New York

Date made

circa 1890 - circa 1920

Place

* Untyped Place

New York (City) - New York County - New York

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Erie Railroad Watchman Badge

Dimensions

Height

7.6 cm

Width

5.6 cm

Depth

1.5 cm

Create Date

January 14, 2025

Update Date

April 8, 2025