Description: ANTIQUE RAILROAD RIBBON BLE, BROTHERHOOD of LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS MEDAL BADGE Here we have an authentic antique / vintage union ribbon from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, BLE Div 170, Wellsville Ohio, that is in very good condition. The pin is an unusual design. Blue silk strip shows some wear. Gold lettering and train insignia is in excellent condition. Black silk back is in excellent condition. Silver lettering and train insignia on back in excellent condition. Bronze colored tassels made of metallic gold bullion thread are original and in tack. Side tassels on top of ribbon are original and in excellent condition. See all photos. Size: 9 1/2" in length from pin to bottom of tassel. 2 1/2" in width. History of ribbon: My father was an engineer on the Pennsylvania Railroad and was a Union Representative for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He represented men for the PRR, and attended a BLE convention in Ohio in the 1960's. An avid button/badge collector, he favored railroad buttons and badges as well as historical/political badges and memorabilia. He corresponded, bought and traded with others in a national button club, and kept a log. In his log he states the badge was purchased in 1966 from J.F. Systma. Some more history: The Brotherhood of the Footboard was founded in 1863, and in 1864 changed its name to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE).
Price: 175 USD
Location: Haddonfield, New Jersey
End Time: 2025-01-18T10:05:57.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
