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Fort Peck Engineer District Employee ID Badge #6877 - WJ Cooley Maker:
$65.00
Offered is a rare, historically significant Great Depression-era employee identification badge from the construction of the iconic Fort Peck Dam in Montana. This official piece was issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to identify relief workers clearing land and constructing the dam under FDR's New Deal Public Works Administration (PWA).
Key Specifications:
• Front Stamping: "FORT PECK ENGINEER DISTRICT" wrapping around the individual employee serial number 6877.
• Reverse Hallmark: Crisply stamped "W.J. COOLEY / MAKER / TENN." (Memphis, Tennessee).
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The original wire pin and safety clasp mechanism are completely intact and fully functional, which is rare for these heavily worn field badges. The lettering exhibits beautiful, authentic age patina with deep contrast.
• Provenance: Sourced directly from an elite, high-end private estate collection.
A spectacular, 100% authentic piece of American labor and engineering history. Ready for immediate display or addition to a militaria, token, or WPA-era collection.