United Railway & Electric Company uniform button, 25mm size, associated with this historic street railway and transit operator based in Baltimore. This button features the company’s title in clear relief, all executed in nickel consistent with early twentieth-century transit uniform fittings.
The United Railway & Electric Company operated electric streetcars and related transport services from the late nineteenth century through the early twentieth century, playing a key role in the urban development and daily life of Baltimore. Buttons of this type were worn by conductors, drivers, and company officials as part of formal uniform dress, reflecting corporate identity and professional status.
Manufactured in nickel with a loop shank fitting to the reverse, this example provides a well-defined representation of American transport history. United Railway & Electric Company buttons are collected as examples of railway and tramway memorabilia, urban transit heritage, and period uniform components.
Dimensions
25mm diameter
Condition
Very good overall condition with clear detailing and a well-preserved surface. Minor signs of age-related wear and use may be present. The shank to the reverse remains intact and secure. No significant damage or repairs are evident.
