Description
1950's 1960's Teamsters member pin from Local 527 Mabelton, Georgia. The pin shows a nicely detailed truck and trailer above a red painted center that reads: "TEAMSTERS" in raised lettering and beneath shows the number: "527" in red painted detail. The reverse features a Bastian Bros. Co. maker's mark, as well as five additional union marks.
VINTAGE:Circa 1950's 1960's
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/4" x 1"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Sterling silver, paint
ATTACHMENT:Single post with screw back
MARKINGS:"HOOKFAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.", "BASTIAN BROS. CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y. MPB PIU", "INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS", "OFFICE EMPLOYEE INTERNATIONAL UNION", "IJWU NO. 9 UNION MADE", "UNION LABEL"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a trucking collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX06 LFJX2/16
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The pin shows minor to moderate wear, much of the painted details remain intact.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.