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Obverse Design
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In larger letters than the 1911 pieces, legend reads
"CANAL ZONE | GOVERNMENT | HUNTING PERMIT | 1435 |
EXPIRES | JUNE 15, 1914" Above the oval hole in small letters: "AMRYS CO NEW YORK".
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Reverse Design
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Punched or engraved on the blank reverse are "R.R. WIGGINS" (employee's name).
Second line "CK. 180643" (employee's metal check number). Third line "SURVEYS"
(employee department).
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Metal
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Brass
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Size and Shape
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Rectangular 44 mm high by 36 mm wide with an oval hole across the top.
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Dates Issued
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1914
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Issurer
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Canal Zone Government
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Numbers Issued
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Pieces in collector hands include #1435.
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Rarity
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Very rare.
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Manufacturer
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AM.RY.S.CO., NEW YORK which was the American Railway Supply Company.
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Source
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Plumer Collection.
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Varieties
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None known.
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Function
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Hunting was a controlled activity in the Canal Zone during the construction
era. This hunting permit was part of the control system. I would appreciate
e-mail from anyone who can add anything to the history of this piece.
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Population Count
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Known specimens are as follows:
- Check #1435 - Warren Lloyd Plumer Collection.
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