1922 LOS ANGELES Issued, CHAUFFEUR, Taxi, BUS or Limo Driver's "CHAUFFEUR BADGE"

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1922 LOS ANGELES Issued, CHAUFFEUR, Taxi, BUS or Limo Driver's "CHAUFFEUR BADGE"This is an original "Chauffer's Badge" from "Los Angeles, California" . Made by "STP. CO." it was issued in 1922, during the Presidency of Warren G. Harding.From the early to middle part of the 20th Century, motor vehicle operation was still relatively new and working as a taxi or limo driver, chauffeur, or other vehicle operator for profit usually required a license. Many times these licenses took the form of metal badges with a number, and the location where the license was granted. Chauffeur's badges were simply a way for a driver to assure his passengers or employer that he was in compliance and could safely operate a vehicle.The word "Chauffeur" comes from the French word for "Stoker" . The earliest automobiles utilized steam-powered engines, requiring the driver to "Stoke" the coal fire during operation. Though associated with luxury vehicles today, chauffeur licenses were required for all paid passenger vehicle drivers, whether they were behind the wheel of a sleek limousine or a bulky city bus.Weight: 6.79 Gram, 29 x 32 Millimeters, White Metal.Obverse: LICENSED • 62 • CHAUFFEUR • LOS ANGELES, • CAL. • 1922Reverse: STP. CO. • The attachment pin is solid and strong and works perfectly.The Badge: A very presentable example, it was probably worn by its original owner and set aside. It has a few minor marks and some original dirt. As "grading" is subjective please see the pictures and judge for yourself.Remember, FREE SHIPPING to the USA! Due to the size and shape of this piece, a padded envelope is mandatory so out of the US shipping will be at postage cost, as determined by the eBay calculator for your location, nothing extra added. And as always with my auctions, after the minimum bid there is NO RESERVE!I ship the day after cleared payment. Payment in US funds only please. Returns: Accepted, in original condition, in most cases and encouraged if the item has been misdescribed.If you need more than one week from the close of the sale to make payment, that is not generally a problem, PLEASE, JUST LET ME KNOW when you expect to pay. If No payment and No contact is made, eBay will automatically open a non payment case on the eighth day.Shipping to the USA will be FREE!Shipping out of the USA will be at POSTAGE COST - Nothing Extra Added!All items will be insured, at no extra cost.International shipments will also be insured at no extra cost to most countries.I SHIP THE DAY AFTER CLEARED PAYMENT!I am a long time collector who enjoys listing things on eBay. I try to give you the best pictures I can and as much information about the item as I can, so you know what you are buying.I try to start auctions for as low a starting price as I can, and still break even. There are eBay, PayPal and Postage fees to cover. Minimum bid normally represents at least a decent value.I believe you have completed your part of the agreement when you pay me, so I LEAVE YOUR FEEDBACK WHEN I SHIP THE ITEM . I appreciate return feedback if you feel I have earned it.I will try to respond to email questions within one day. Please ask any questions about the item, or other special requests BEFORE you bid.Get Images thatMake Supersized Seem Small. Auctiva's Listing Templatesimprove your auctions in minutes.Attention Sellers - Get TemplatesImage Hosting, Scheduling at . read more

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