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NYSE Floor Trader Badge - F.L. Salomon & Co Relief Clerk
NYSE Floor Trader Badge - F.L. Salomon & Co
NYSE Floor Trader Badge - F.L. Salomon & Co


 
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These rare badges were worn by floor traders and specialists on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange to help identify the traders and firms while trading.

F.L. Salomon & Co was a NY brokerage house and a member of the New York Stock Exchange and was located on 60 Broadway. The firm was founded by Ferdinand L. Salomon in the 1920s who's family dates back to the American Revolution and was credited with financing the American Revolution and later saving the nation from economic collapse (Haym Salomon). Haym Salomon was even featured on a 10 cent stamp.

The firm was one of the first brokerages to cater to African Americans and opened an office in Harlem in 1950. They hired the first black salesman, Abraham Cowing. Unfortunately the endeavor did not work out and the office closed 3 months later after little interest.

New York Stock Exchange Floor Trader Badge - F.L. Salomon & Co
  • Metal Badge
  • Approx 2.75" x 1.75"
  • Age: estimate 1930s - 1950s
  • Condition: Very good