13+ pc. Random Lot - American Federation of Labor - Collectible's Vtg / Antique

Description

Over 13 piece's in Lot
Random AFL & AFL-CIO
American Federation of Labor Vintage / Antique Collectible's
These badges measure approximately 1" to 7" in length.
1. 1915-1920's (I believe this is from Local 11 out of Boston, Mass.)
Membership Badge
Medallion has an eagle with wings spread out wide.
The I.A.T.S.E. Logo below the Eagles feet has an 11 in the center.
Back of Ribbon:
There is a light blue sticker attached that reads: "Int Jewelry Workers Union Org. 1915 & Union Made.
[
Side Note
: I find this rather interesting, as The
International Jewelry Workers
'
Union
(IJWU) was
founded
in the late 19th century. From what I've read, it was chartered by the AFL on September 17, 1900.]
Ribbons:
1. Navy Blue
2. White
2. June 1936
Kansas City, Missouri
Front
Reads:
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Machine Operators of U.S. & C
Back
Reads:
33rd Convention
Municipal Auditorium
Kansas City, Missouri
June 8 - 13, 1936
3. Unsure of Year, but Pre AFL-CIO Merge (I believe this is likely be from the Early 1940's)
Delegate Badge
New Orleans,  Louisiana
4. July 1952
Rochester, New York
Red, White & Blue
Ribbon
Reads:
1864 - 1952
89th Annual Convention of New York State Federation of Labor
Affiliated with A. F. of L.
Rochester, New York
July 14 - 17, 1952
Attached Medallion Reads:
"Don't Be Hooked in 1952 Register and Vote"
5. May 1953
Dark
Green Ribbon Reads:
26th Annual Convention
Union Label Trades Dept. of the State of New York
A. F. of L.
Binghamton, New York
May 14 - 15 - 16, 1953
6. May 1957
Syracuse, New York
Red, White & Blue Ribbon Reads:
30th Annual Convention and Labor Management Exhibition Union Label and Service Trades Department
of the State of New York
AFL - CIO
Syracuse, N.Y.
May 20 - 21 - 22, 1957
Bottom Button Reads:
"AFL - CIO
BE UNION
BUY UNION
Union Label and Service Trades Department of the State of New York"
7.  September 1959
San Francisco, California
Front Reads:
3rd Biennial Convention
San Francisco, Cal
Sept. 17 - 25, 1959
AFL - CIO
8. 1933 Medallion on a chain
Front Reads:
Commemorative Unveiling of Monument to Samuel Gompers
October 2, 1933
Back Reads:
Courtesy of bastian brothers CO. Rochester New York Employing 13 Unions
Manufacturers of Badges Emblems Advertising and Specialties
Bastian Brothers Logo with Blue Enamel Paint at lower center.
9. Pinback Button (Likely 1933)
Samuel Gompers Memorial Washington, D. C.
Has a 1 at the lower right (see photo)
A U.S. Flag hangs from the bottom of this pinback button.
10. 1936 Pinback
The Friends of Franklin Roosevelt
This is a Pinback button promoting Franklin Roosevelt for president, 1936. Litho. Bastian Bros. Co., Rochester, New York
11. 1940's (1943?) Celluloid Insert
This is a round insert, I'm not sure what it went to, but it reads:
"UNITED COOPERATION
American Industry and Labor Efficiently and Skillfully
SUPREME
Backing World's Greatest
FIGHTING FORCES
Assures
Victory
for
DEMOCRATIC FREEDOM"
Red V imposed in center
This has an Allied Printing, Rochester
Logo at the bottom center.
12. Vintage American Flag Medallion
(See Photo's)
13. Convention Badge Card
Ephemera
(See Photo's to read card)
*As I unpack boxes and find new pieces associated with this, I include them in the package. It is in addition to what you see in the pictures and it will hopefully be a nice surprise for the buyer!
*As of June 23, there has been at least 3 additional items added to this lot. At least 2 of the added pieces are dated in the 1940's.
Please see photos for visual description and for proof of current condition.
I have MANY more badge sets listed! Including, but not limited to:
Vice President
Delegate
Guest
This is a Great random lot.
It includes a Member & Press Badge.
I believe the Member Badge is not only Hard to find, but is one of the
Oldest & Rarest
piece's out of all the lots I have listed!
What a great group of Collectible items!!
All items in this lot date from pre 1920's to 1959.
Your items will be carefully packaged and shipped via USPS Priority Mail. I always try to get items out in the mail the same day a payment clears, if possible.
Feel free to ask questions prior to bidding.
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