Vtg 1930s 1940s IBEW Union Pinback Button Lot (3) Bastian Geraghty AFL Local 292 For Sale

Vintage Pre-WWII IBEW Union Pinback Button Lot (3) - 1937, 1939, 1940

Up for sale is a fantastic, highly collectible lot of three (3) authentic pre-WWII International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) celluloid pinback buttons. This small collection features sequential years from the late 1930s into 1940, showcasing incredible historic regional details and prominent manufacturer hallmarks.

Included Pins & Specifications:

* 1937 Red-Brown Rimmed Pin: 9th District, dated October 1937. Manufactured by Geraghty & Company (Chicago, IL). Features a crisp, complete yellow paper insert backing with the central \"G\" logo and dual union labels/bugs.

* 1939 Green Rimmed Pin: 9th District, dated March 1939. Manufactured by Bastian Bros. Co. (Rochester, NY). Features manufacturer text stamped along the outer metal rim/collet, alongside a clearly embossed union bug stamped directly into the center back metal.

* 1940 Purple Rimmed Pin: Local 292, dated April 1940. Features the historical \"A.F. of L.\" (American Federation of Labor) text. Manufactured by Western Badge and Novelty Co. (St. Paul, Minn.). Retains a bright, crisp white paper insert backing with a clear Allied Printing Trades Council union label.

Condition:

Excellent vintage condition. The front celluloid faces are remarkably preserved with bright colors, clean text, and no splitting, cracking, or severe foxing. The reverse sides are very clean for their age; the paper inserts are fully intact and highly legible, and the metal backs show only minor, standard surface oxidation consistent with age. Pin mechanisms are fully functional. Please review the high-resolution photos for a precise look at the condition of each piece.

Great addition to any labor union, industrial history, or advertising memorabilia collection. Will be packaged with care and shipped promptly from the United States.