1912 Republican National Convention Press Badge - William Taft

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G611
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$115.00

1912 Republican National Convention Press Badge. The convention nominated William Taft and James Sherman for President and Vice President. Header with U.S. Captiol and wreath surrounding with flags to the left and right and enameled "Press" in the center. Hanging from the header are crossed leaves that are often missing and then a larger medallion with Abraham Lincoln in the center n withoff-white ribbon with fraying and tear.  Original, of course. 

From the Gary Burhop Collection

Historical Notes

William Taft came in third in the 1912 presidential election garnering just 8 electoral votes vs. Woodrow Wilson's 435 and Theodore Roosevelt's 88. 

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Price$115.00
Conditionused
Product ConditionVery good with the original leaves hanging from the header, Ribbon is frayed at center left and bottom which seems to be common for this badge
Size2" x 5"
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