Democratic National Convention Badge, 1940
Object numberMO 2025.6.16
Name
Badge, Political
Maker
Bastian Brothers Company
(American, founded 1895)
Maker
Geo. Lauterer Corporation
(American, founded 1881)
Date1940
Mediummetal, fabric, plastic, paper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 5 in x W 1 3/4 in (12.7 cm x 4.4 cm )
DescriptionA gold-colored metal badge for the 1940 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The piece consists of, at the top, an elaborate pin back nameplate with symbolic Chicago imagery and a framed opening inside of which is a plastic-covered paper insert on which is typed “ASSISTANT SERGEANT-AT-ARMS.” Connected to the nameplate by a set of short chains is a badge that has an image of the U.S. Capitol dome backed by a star and the scales of justice and flanked by American flags. Text on the badge reads: “1940 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.” The manufacturer’s information is stamped on the reverse of the both the nameplate and the badge: “BASTIAN BROS. CO. / ROCHESTER N.Y.”
Backing the nameplate and badge is a double layer of red, white, and blue vertically striped ribbon suspended from the reverse side of the nameplate. The ribbon manufacturer’s name is stamped on the back: “MFD. BY / LAUTERER / CHICAGO.”
Additional DetailsBacking the nameplate and badge is a double layer of red, white, and blue vertically striped ribbon suspended from the reverse side of the nameplate. The ribbon manufacturer’s name is stamped on the back: “MFD. BY / LAUTERER / CHICAGO.”
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Robert D. Warrington in 2025.
Credit LineGift of Robert D. Warrington
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
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