Posted 8 years ago
Aqua
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My father in law was an avid collector and a former railroader. We found this badge among his things. We suspect it may have something to do with the Pennsylvania Railroad, but have been unable to find out anything The badge is made of very heavy metal and has a very sturdy pin on the back for pinning it to a jacket or shirt. There are no other markings on it, front or back, to indicate its origin. If anyone has any idea why it was issued and by who we would be very interested. Thanks for any help you can give us.
That would be "Maintenance of Way" which is what railroads called track workers. The number of four zeros is interesting.
Militarist has called it.... As a former Rail Road employee, Maintenance OfWay is correct. Very Interesting badge
Public Service could be the large NJ transportation company. They had an extensive trolley and bus system. They were (and still are) my power company here in northern NJ. Their power poles and transmission lines are built on many old trolley right-of-ways.
Hi, There is a Public Service Meter Reader badge right now on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Early-Jersey-City-New-Jersey-Public-Service-Electric-Gas-Badge-NJ-Badge-/222325362063?hash=item33c39fcd8f:g:DMcAAOSwHMJYN4-W that looks very much like your badge as far as shape and layout are concerned. Public Service was founded in 1903 and consolidated over 400 NJ transportation systems and power companies.