#3054 • 1936 Milwaukee Road Veteran Employee Association - Hiawatha Brass Badge w/ Ribbon

Part of May 2024 Railroadiana Auction (live auction by Rail & Road Auctions)

High bid $50.00

Status: Sold

Handsome brass badge from the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul & Pacific Ventran Employees Association. This ribbon / medal is a pin back and was worn at the 1936 reunion which was held in Chicago on September 10 and 11th. The top portion is embossed copper and is cast with streamlined Hiawatha locomotive on the top. The bottom ribbon lists the details of the event along with an image of the Hiawatha's beavertail observation car. The bottom points of the ribbon shows light fraying and wear. This metal also includes the original name insert which was Mrs. B.J. Schilling of Chicago. Mr. Schilling was a General Agent of the passenger department.