{"product_id":"vintage-u-s-immigration-service-waterbury-co-gold-tone-tie-tack-insignia-waterbury-co-s-inc-conn","title":"Vintage U.S. Immigration Service-Waterbury Co. Gold-Tone Tie Tack\/Insignia-Waterbury CO’s Inc. Conn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Immigration Service tie tack \/ uniform accessory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e manufactured by the well-known \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterbury Companies Inc. of Connecticut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a longtime American producer of government, military, police, and uniform insignia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe round gold-tone medallion features a bold raised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“US”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the center surrounded by the wording \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“IMMIGRATION U.S. SERVICE.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The face has a finely lined background with crisp raised lettering and an attractive bright gold-tone finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece is complete with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esafety chain and horizontal buttonhole retaining bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed to secure the tack to the wearer’s shirt while in use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Waterbury maker marking is particularly useful for identifying the piece. Waterbury Companies Inc. is documented as a manufacturer of American uniform buttons and insignia, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Waterbury Co’s Inc. Conn.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e backmark is associated with the Waterbury Companies name used beginning in the 1940s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. federal immigration history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a great addition to a collection of federal agency memorabilia, government insignia, law-enforcement collectibles, uniform accessories, or Waterbury-made pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent overall vintage condition. The face remains bright with strong detail and crisp lettering. Light storage and handling wear may be present consistent with age. Please examine photographs for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Waterbury Co’s Inc., Connecticut\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e U.S. Immigration Service\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tie Tack \/ Uniform Accessory\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\/Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold-tone metal\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43498223665229,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/36B41005-9A55-4BE2-A478-7586FB1865B9.jpg?v=1787345902","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/vintage-u-s-immigration-service-waterbury-co-gold-tone-tie-tack-insignia-waterbury-co-s-inc-conn","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}