In an era before biometrics and magnetic strips, how did people know you were who you said you were? Back in the day, people got by on a grainy photo and a uniquely shaped lump of metal. Check out Flickr user LeastWanted's ever-growing collection of vintage ID badges, and be thankful you never had to clip these heavy slabs on the front of your factory overalls.
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