Results 1 to 10 of 10

Thread: H & R. R. NEWS CO badge

  1. #1
    Candidate Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Connecticut
    Posts
    24

    H & R. R. NEWS CO badge

    [attachimg=1]

    Any info on H & R. R. NEWS CO would be appreciated. They had an office in Boston in 1907.
    thanks
    BobE
    Attached Images Attached Images   

  2. #2
    Administrator del's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Connecticut
    Posts
    13,015

    Re: H & R. R. NEWS CO badge

    Bob I haven't found any info about H&RR News co. or the badge

    hey on another note i liked the pictures of you and Mike in the Journal Inquire | |
    "Honesty is an expensive gift ,
    so don't expect it from cheap people"

    XP Deus II , DFX ,TDI sl -

    Click here to view my finds album


  3. #3

    Re: H & R. R. NEWS CO badge

    what a great badge bob! thumbsup01
    2008-14 coppers
    2009-32 coppers
    2010-34 coppers 2-GW buttons
    2011- 80 & 3/4 coppers 1-GW button
    2012- 92 coppers/large cents 1-GW button
    2013- 57 1/4 coppers 6- GW Buttons
    2014- 69 coppers 1-GW button
    2015- 20 1/4 coppers
    2016-44 coppers 1-GW button
    2017-19 & 1/2 coppers
    2018-19 coppers 1-GW
    2019-5 coppers
    click to see my photo album

  4. #4
    Global Moderator aloldstuff's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    western mass
    Posts
    10,310

    Re: H & R. R. NEWS CO badge

    Very neat find and sorry can't help with any info on it.
    V3i- Prism IV- Pro Pointer
    2020 GOAL: Any Flowing Hair coin

    TOTAL 100 YEAR OLD COINS - -280
    2020:
    Silver: 11


    Oldest U.S. Copper - 1795 Liberty Cap
    Oldest U.S. Silver - 1829 Capped Bust Dime extra large 10C
    Click here to view my album

  5. #5

    Re: H & R. R. NEWS CO badge

    Nice! I wonder if it the badges were issued to the paper vendors
    Oldest find: 5,000 year old copper spearhead
    Oldest coin: 1699 William III halfpenny
    Purdiest coin: 1832 Capped Bust quarter
    Coolest find: USA button with blue threads still on shank

    "He who would search for pearls must dive below."

  6. #6
    Elite Member milco's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Milwaukee WI
    Posts
    2,951

    Re: H & R. R. NEWS CO badge

    Very interesting find! I hope you are able to find out more about the item and its history.
    Minelab Equinox 600 & Whites Coinmaster, Garrett Propointer, Lesche Digger
    Oldest silver: 1853 Half-dime & 1876S Seated Quarter / Oldest coin: 1849 US Large Cent / 1854 Upper Canada One Penny Bank Token

  7. #7

    Re: H & R. R. NEWS CO badge

    very cool and unique badge
    Visit my metal detecting you tube channel to watch some of my digs.
    https://www.youtube.com/user/thiltzy1?feature=mhee

  8. #8

    Re: H & R. R. NEWS CO badge

    No more info? Interesting find
    On Instagram- oxshoedrew

  9. #9
    Elite Member coinnut's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Western Massachusetts
    Posts
    9,370

    Re: H & R. R. NEWS CO badge

    Couldn't find anything on the badge, but found the buttons to go with it lol

    http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedi...r-news-company

    Nice find Bob. thumbsup01
    Finding relics is in my blood

    GPX 5000, CTX 3030, E Trac, Vista Gold

  10. #10

    Re: H & R. R. NEWS CO badge

    Wow... Great looking find! |
    Garrett Ace 350

    "Tradition is the illusion of permanance." -Woody Allen

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •