1944 Democratic National Convention Official Badge

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FDR2061-S

Original, 1944 Democratic National Convention that nominated Franklin Delano Roosevelt for his fourth term. Delegate Ribbon Badge. Metal bar at top with a white star above and raised text that reads  "OFFICIAL". Suspended from the bar are two white ribbons. Below that is a non-metal medallion (this was war time so badges were not made of medal since medal was needed for the war effort), shield badge with an image of a Revolutionary War Minuteman flanked by American Flags.  Text reads "Democratic National Convention Chicago 1944". 

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At the National Convention, the Democratic Party officials essentially dumped the Vice Presidential incumbent, Henry Wallace in favor of Harry Truman.

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Price

$49.95

Condition

used

Product Condition

Very Good, small stain mark at the bottom left of the top ribbon and some scuff marks on the top blue nameplate

Size

1.75" x 4.75"

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