💬 Historic 1930s American Federation of Labor and Ammons Campaign Buttons – Rare Political & Union Ephemera

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🧾 Description:

Step back into U.S. labor and political history with this set of 7 original vintage pinback buttons from the 1930s, representing key moments in Colorado’s labor movement, political campaigns, and fraternal organizations.

Each pin is an authentic piece of Americana, manufactured by well-known badge makers such as Green Duck Co. (Chicago) and Colorado Badge & Novelty Co. (Denver) — both highly collectible among vintage pin collectors.

These metal buttons show natural aging and patina consistent with their near-century-old history, adding character and authenticity. They are being sold together as one historic lot.

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🧩 Collection Overview:

1. AFL March 1938 – Green Duck Co., Chicago

• American Federation of Labor monthly dues button.

• Green and white enamel with union emblem.

• Manufacturer mark: Green Duck Co. Chicago, Pat. Feb. 13, 1917.

• Condition: Moderate wear and aging; pin intact.

• Est. Value: $15–25 individually.

2. AFL April 1938 – Green Duck Co., Chicago

• Red background with union emblem and black print.

• Classic labor pin used by members to show paid dues for the month.

• Est. Value: $15–25 individually.

3. AFL August 1936 – Green Duck Co., Chicago

• One of the earliest dated AFL pins in this lot.

• Strong color retention; light rusting on reverse.

• Est. Value: $20–30 individually.

4. AFL December 1935 – Green Duck Co., Chicago

• Pale green and red design featuring early AFL graphics.

• Among the older and rarer dues buttons.

• Est. Value: $25–40 individually (rarer year).

5. Ammons for Governor – Colorado Badge & Novelty Co., Denver, CO (2 Buttons)

• Campaign buttons for Colorado Governor Edwin C. “Ed” Ammons, who served 1933–1937.

• Metal litho pinbacks, patriotic red-white-blue design.

• Both show rust and age but retain legibility.

• Est. Value: $25–35 each, depending on condition.

6. Yeomen Fraternal Organization Pin (c. 1930s)

• Red and green enamel design with arrow and shield emblem.

• Represents the Brotherhood of American Yeomen, a popular fraternal insurance society of the early 20th century.

• Smaller (approx. ⅞") and in fair vintage condition.

• Est. Value: $10–15.
  
  

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📦 Set Details:

• Quantity: 7 total vintage metal pinback buttons

• Era: 1930s

• Materials: Lithographed tin with metal pinbacks

• Makers: Green Duck Co. (Chicago) and Colorado Badge & Novelty Co. (Denver)

• Condition: Good to fair antique condition with patina, rust, and wear as expected for age; pins intact.

• Approximate Sizes: ⅞"–1¼" diameter