Scarce 1912 Railroad YMCA (RRYMCA) 14th International Conference Enameled Lapel Pin
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Scarce 1912 Railroad YMCA (RRYMCA) 14th International Conference Enameled Lapel Pin

Code: mhy00014


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ARTIFACT: This is a nicely enameled lapel pin for the 14th Annual Conference of the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association (RRYMCA), held in Chicago from October 3-6, 1912. The first RRYMCA was established beginning in 1872 as a place of lodging and social venue for railroad workers who often toiled on jobs a long way from their homes. The badge shows a triangle in front of a train and reads CO-OPERATION SAFETY EFFICIENCY JOHN 17 21.

VINTAGE: Circa 1912.

SIZE: Approximately 9/16" in height x 13/16" in length.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Lapel stud.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a YMCA collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBZ13 LDEX7/13 SDEX10/25/23

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): The pin has very little wear.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.