26230. [Humane Society swimming badge/award] Massachuestts Humane Society
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26230. [Humane Society swimming badge/award] Massachuestts Humane Society
26230e. [Humane Society badge/award] Extremely rare celluloid badge or award issued by the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Humane Society was the first organization in the United States founded to aid shipwrecked mariners and to award citizens for their exertions in the saving of life. This rare badge or award measures 22 mm (7/8”) and bears the words “The Humane Society of Massachusetts 1956 BEGINNER.” Badge has pin clasp on obverse, not backmarked. Good condition, clean and bright, a wonderful collector’s item, most unusual and a rare Massachusetts Humane Society relic. (VG+). $22.
26230J. [Humane Society badge/award] Extremely rare silver badge or award issued by the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Humane Society was the first organization in the United States founded to aid shipwrecked mariners and to award citizens for their exertions in the saving of life. This rare badge or award measures 27 mm (1 1/16”) and bears the words “The Humane Society of Massachusetts 1785 SWIMMER.” Badge has pin clasp on obverse, not backmarked thought it appears that it may be sterling. Very nice condition and a wonderful collector’s item, most unusual and a rare Massachusetts Humane Society relic. (VG+). $58.
26230i. [Humane Society badge/award] Extremely rare celluloid badge or award issued by the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Humane Society was the first organization in the United States founded to aid shipwrecked mariners and to award citizens for their exertions in the saving of life. This rare badge or award measures 22 mm (7/8”) and bears the words “The Humane Society of Massachusetts 1949 SWIMMER.” Badge has pin clasp on obverse, not backmarked. Good condition, clean and bright, a wonderful collector’s item, most unusual and a rare Massachusetts Humane Society relic. (VG). $22.
26230k. [Humane Society badge/award] Extremely rare celluloid badge or award issued by the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Humane Society was the first organization in the United States founded to aid shipwrecked mariners and to award citizens for their exertions in the saving of life. This rare badge or award measures 22 mm (7/8”) and bears the words “The Humane Society of Massachusetts 1941 BEGINNER.” Badge has pin clasp on obverse, not backmarked. Good condition, clean, a wonderful collector’s item, most unusual and a rare Massachusetts Humane Society relic. (VG). $22.
26230L. [Humane Society badge/award] Extremely rare celluloid badge or award issued by the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Humane Society was the first organization in the United States founded to aid shipwrecked mariners and to award citizens for their exertions in the saving of life. This rare badge or award measures 22 mm (7/8”) and bears the words “The Humane Society of Massachusetts 1942 SWIMMER.” Badge has pin clasp on obverse, not backmarked. Good condition, clean, a wonderful collector’s item, most unusual and a rare Massachusetts Humane Society relic. (VG). $22.
26230m. [Humane Society badge/award] Extremely rare celluloid badge or award issued by the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Humane Society was the first organization in the United States founded to aid shipwrecked mariners and to award citizens for their exertions in the saving of life. This rare badge or award measures 22 mm (7/8”) and bears the words “The Humane Society of Massachusetts 1951 SWIMMER.” Badge has pin clasp on obverse, not backmarked. Good condition, clean and bright, a wonderful collector’s item, most unusual and a rare Massachusetts Humane Society relic. (VG). $22.