Democratic National Convention Badge, 1940
Object numberMO 2025.6.17
Name
Badge, Political
Maker
Bastian Brothers Company
(American, founded 1895)
Date1940
Mediummetal, fabric, glass (enamel)
Dimensionsoverall H 5 1/2 in x W 1 3/4 in (14 cm x 4.4 cm )
DescriptionA gold-colored badge for the 1940 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The piece consists of an elaborate gold-colored pinback badge section with symbolic Chicago imagery and a blue enamel rectangle with “NATIONAL COMMITTEE” in gold lettering. Hanging from the badge is a rectangular nameplate with “ASSISTANT TO THE CHAIRMAN” in blue. From the nameplate hangs an additional badge section that has an image of the U.S. Capitol dome backed by a star and the scales of justice and flanked by red, white, and blue enamel American flags. Text on the lower badge reads: “1940 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.” The manufacturer’s information is stamped on the reverse of both badge sections: “BASTIAN BROS. CO. / ROCHESTER N.Y.”
Backing the badge is a double layer of white grosgrain ribbon suspended from the reverse side of the upper badge.
Additional DetailsBacking the badge is a double layer of white grosgrain ribbon suspended from the reverse side of the upper badge.
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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