Some kind of badge?

[thrillathahunt]

I found this at an old railroad stop. It is made of brass and measures 1 5/8 X 1 1/8 with a rectangular opening with the words THE AUSTIN COMPANY. Anybody know what it is?

 

[fyrffytr1]

Maybe an employee identification badge? It looks like it would slide open to insert a name tag. The Austin Company is still in business. Maybe you could contact them about it.

The Austin Company History | The Austin Company - Leading Design-Build Firm

 

[jewelerguy]

I agree with fyrffytr1 that's it's a worker ID badge

 

[thrillathahunt]

Thanks guys. That's what I was thinking too.