Campaign Pin???

[geodehunter]

I got permission to hunt a vacant lot where they tore down an old 2 story 1800's brick home. I found this yesterday while detecting there. Anybody ever seen one? I have no clue who the 2 guy's are. It sure sounded pretty on the SE.

 

[Larry (IL)]

Looks like a copyright of 1924, so it's an oldie. Google should come up with something

Congratulations, nice one.

 

[geodehunter]

Found it, Lapel pin promoting Robert LaFollette for president and Burton Wheeler for vice president, 1924. Bronze. Green Duck Co., Chicago.
Jugata busts of LaFollette and Wheeler to left, with names in raised letters below.

Senator Robert LaFollette of Wisconsin, considered the founder of the Progressive movement, thumbed his nose at the establishment and launched one of the most successful third party presidential campaigns in history. His running mate, Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana, came to national prominence as chair of the special committee investigating the Teapon Dome scandal. The Progressive ticket won Wisconsin's 13 electoral votes and polled close to five million popular votes nationwide.

 

[Nancy-IL]

That's really a cool find Robbie. Congrats. I love those old items. I'm sure you'll find a lot more at that old homestead. Good luck and keep us posted. HH, Nancy

 

[flinthunter]

Nice pin. That thing is in excellent condition. Congrats.

 

[mclucky]

Nice find!!I'm sure Bill L will like to see it