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Chicago Daily News Newsboy Newspaper Press Police BadgeAbout 2 1/4 inches nickeled brass newsboy badge circa 1895-1920. Newsboy badges were issued by police departments, newspapers, and school systems in an attempt to prevent the little urchins getting in fisticuffs over who got the best corner, and also as an anti-truancy measure, as only lads enrolled in school were eligible to become licensed newsboys. Chicago in particular used the five-pointed ball-tip star on not only newsboy badges, but also upon its reporter badges. Original pin and clasp intcat non-backmarked. Psot office boxed priority shipping $5 plus any insurance. oMney order please gets fast shipping. |
