General Post Office GPO 198 NE postmans security badge

A good original circa 1958 to 1969 period 'General Post Office postmans security breast badge'; large brass example, wide black enamel band top and bottom, inscribed 'GPO' postmans identification number '198' and area code 'NE'; the reverse impressed 'A Reward of 1/- Will Be Given To The Finder Of This Badge On Handing It In At The Nearest Post Office'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear, complete with original two loop fittings to reverse together with securing split pin.
Height 43mm.

Code: 65161