100 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Pins NOS Button

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Selling these for my collector friend. These pins are new on t original cards wrapped in t original paper. They have been stored away for decades. All were made by The Bastian Brothers Co. Rochester NY. The pins look like brass. This auction is for: 100 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Pins Original packaging. New old stock. I did not unwrap all of them. Thier is six to a pack. Pins have the letters BLE in the center with the letter E being the biggest. And the word LOYALTY under that. The pins are the old screw back style. This is the history I was given on these pins. If any of you know what I'm about to say is not true or can add to it then I'll update and change the history. I know absolutly nothing about these except what I see and what was told. This is what I was told when I recieved these. These pins were issued in the thirties during the depression to members who donated money to the Brotherhood. From the looks of how many I have....not too many brothers donated. Or they were expecting a lot more. is a update to the history from a buyer: These were given to members when they joined the BLE many years back. Not too sure on the exact date of when these pins stopped but I'll guess some time back in the 50's. I have quite a few of these so if you want more send me a message and I will list. Great items for the Railroad collector. Or current BLE member. Actual shipping plus $1.00 for U.S.A. and International. Disregard the handling charges stated below. FREE SHIPPING IF YOU USE THE BUY IT NOW. PayPal is the only payment option on this Buy It Now auction. If I have missed any details you need to know please ask. But please ask before the last day of the auction if possible. Thanks for looking. I will not split up auctions. If you win, you win the whole thing. I’m trying to make room around and do not wish to keep or re-list anything. Check out my other auctions for related or non related items. VERY IMPORTANT******If you win multiple auctions or you are a international auction winner (which does include Canada) or you pick the drop shippment method. You need to wait for my invoice before paying so I can make the proper adjustments. See below on what the adjustments are. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.******** ’s the need to know info if you are bidding. Hopefully I have kept it simple enough and easy to read. If you see something below that you have a question on, send me a message and I’ll do my best to answer it. SHIPPING I Will combine auctions to save you on shipping. Buyer pays for shipping, and handling. Shipping methods vary from auction to auction, depending on size and weight and what the item is. USPS...Priority mail, Parcel Post, and Media mail, First Class. In some cases the shipping is less than what you see in the shipping calculator. (Have to guess weight of box and packing material when listing.) So if you wait for my invoice shipping might be less but never more. Exceptions would be the special handling below. This does not apply to the new rates. I need to fix. If the item or items (if combined) are very heavy and all shipping methods in the USA are over ten dollars..... and I can get it in a Priority flat rate box. Shipping will be $10.95 for a single auction. Ebay calculator might show more so wait for my invoice. I will adjust to save you money. Books and magazines or heavy tools are some examples. This does not appy to the new rates. I need to fix. And same goes for the International bidders. Basically all the options USPS have to offer. Will try to ship flat rate priority when I can. Flat rat envelope max 4 lbs is $11.00 Canada and Mexico and $13.00 all other countries. ($2.00 handling instead of #3.00 on this option and will have to adjust invoice) And flat rate box, 20 pound limit is $26.00 to Canada and Mexico. Ouch! And $40.00 to... read more

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