26246. [Reproduction] United States Life Saving Service “SURFMAN’S CHECK”
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26246. [Reproduction] United States Life Saving Service “SURFMAN’S CHECK”
26246c. [Reproduction SURFMAN’S CHECK] Replica United States Life Saving Service “SURFMAN’S CHECK” replicates those issued in the Nineteenth Century to surfmen patrolling the beach. This check, based on an original, reads: U.S. * LIFE-SAVING SERVICE * DISTRICT No.6 *STATION No 9 * SURFMAN No.1. [Poyner’s Hill Station, North Carolina ] The check is made of brass and has a period patina and black paint-filled lettering. Each surfman, during his nightly beach patrol, would exchange his “check” with that from the neighboring station, thus proving that he had completed his assigned patrol. This high quality replica is on heavy brass and would be perfect for display, as a watch fob or as a gift. Measures 2 1/8” high by 2” wide. (M). $21.95.
26246b. [Reproduction SURFMAN’S CHECK] Replica United States Life Saving Service “SURFMAN’S CHECK” replicates those issued in the Nineteenth Century to surfmen patrolling the beach. This check, based on an original, reads: U.S. * LIFE-SAVING SERVICE * DISTRICT No.5 *STATION No 3 * SURFMAN No.1. [Indian River LSS, Delaware] The check is made of brass and has a beautiful polish and black paint-filled lettering. Each surfman, during his nightly beach patrol, would exchange his “check” with that from the neighboring station, thus proving that he had completed his assigned patrol. This high quality replica is on heavy brass and would be perfect for display, as a watch fob or as a gift. Measures 2 ¼” high by 2” wide. (M). $9.95.
26246a. [Reproduction SURFMAN’S CHECK] Replica United States Life Saving Service “SURFMAN’S CHECK” replicates those issued in the Nineteenth Century to surfmen patrolling the beach. This check, based on an original hanging in the CO’s office at the Coast Guard motor lifeboat station in Chatham on Cape Cod, reads: U.S. * LIFE-SAVING SERVICE * DISTRICT No.2 * OLD HARBOR * SURFMAN No.4. The check is made of brass and has a beautiful polish and black paint-filled lettering. Each surfman, during his nightly beach patrol, would exchange his “check” with that from the neighboring station, thus proving that he had completed his assigned patrol. This high quality replica is on heavy brass and would be perfect for display, as a watch fob or as a gift. Measures 2 1/8” high by 2” wide. (M). $14.95.