Antique Post Office Department Button w/ Galloping Rider 7/8″ POD 1873-1892 PD

Antique Post Office Department Button w/ Galloping Rider 7/8″ POD 1873-1892 PD

USD 35.99 USD
SKU: 3kDNHKYz
Categories: Antiques

Specifications

Country Of OriginUnited States
MakerHorstmann Bros.
Original/ReproductionOriginal
ColorBrown, Gold, Rust
MaterialBrass
Quantity1-10
ShapeRound
Suitable ForCollection
Time Period ManufacturedPre-1930
TypeShank Button

For sale is an antique P.O.D (for Post Office Department) brass button. In the middle of the coat button is a post rider, a mounted carrier galloping with mailbags on horseback below is P.O.D. The buttons is 7/8" Dia. with HORSTMANN BROS. & CO.* PHILA back mark. Reference: Similar to Alberts FD 62. Created for postal jackets circa 1873-1892. The button is in Fair condition with rust, discoloration, possibly from improper cleaning.

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