Badge, Brakeman

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Badge, Brakeman

Entry/Object ID

8052

Description

Brakeman Hat Badge. Material: metal. Size: 1 1/4" W. x 3 7/8" L. Description: black enameled metal - rectangular and slightly curved to fit across cap front - curved upward at top - pierced on each side to attach to crown - gold imprint across front: "Brakeman" - center circular logo sided by a gold wing - gold border imprint: "The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad Co." - boxed at logo center: "The Peoria Gateway Line" with black and red background highlights.

Context

Waseca County Transportation - Railroads. Worn by brakeman on the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad, Peoria Gateway.

Cataloged By

vanessa

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Badge, Brakeman

Class

Personal Symbol

Category

Communication Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

March 29, 2006

Update Date

November 21, 2024