UNITED ELECTRIC RAILWAYS CO. - Rhode Island Trolley Badge - RARE

Description

This is a trolley badge from the
UNITED ELECTRIC RYS. CO.
in Rhode Island.  It operated in Providence, Pawtucket, Woonsocket and points in between.
In 1924, UER had 348 miles of track and 1,158 motor passenger cars, including 1-man, 1-man-2-man, and 2-man cars, plus 28 motor buses and support equipment.
The badge is in very good condition with NO cracks
(see photos).
It probably dates back to 1920s given the style and lettering.  It was made by Heeren Bros. Co. (Pittsburgh, PA).
-Providence
Horse Car
1864-1894 - Union Railroad Co.
1892-1894 - horse cars replaced with electric streetcars
1889-1895 - operated cable cars
1894-1921 - Union Railroad of Providence
1921-1951 - United Electric Railways Co.
1922 - buses introduced
1948 - streetcars discontinued
1931-1955 - operated trolleybuses
Pawtucket
Horse Car
1886-1894 - Pawtucket Street Railway Co.
1892-1895 - horse cars replaced with electric streetcars
1894-1921 - Pawtucket Street Railway
1921-1951 - United Electric Railways Co.
1922 - buses introduced
1934 - streetcars discontinued
Woodstock
Horse Car
1887-1921 - Woonsocket Street Railway Co.
1888-1897 - horse cars replaced with electric streetcars
1921-1951 - United Electric Railways Co.
1928 - streetcars replaced with buses