Special Agent Great Northern Railroad Badge

Great Northern Railway Company Special Agent railroad police badge. The central boss features an image of Louis W. Hill, president of the company from 1907, in low relief. Hallmarked “Robbins Co. Attleboro, Mass,” along the reverse. Provenance: Collection of the James J. Hill Reference Library. Certain individuals are prohibited by law to purchase items in this auction. Descendants of James J. Hill within three generations (Great Grandchildren and closer) are not allowed to purchase items. Additionally, board members of the foundation and their families (spouses, children, spouses of children, grandchildren) are also prohibited from purchasing items. Pin; height: 1/2 in x diameter: 2 in. Box; height: 1/2 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 2 1/4 in.

$7,000