Description
This is a classic PT boat tie bar promoting John F. Kennedy in the 1960 United States Presidential race against Richard M. Nixon. Kennedy served in the Navy as officer of a few Motor Torpedo Boat Squadrons, and won the Purple Heart and Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his actions during and after the wreck of PT-10The tie bar has KENNEDY 60 on its hull and is marked JOLLE on reverse.
VINTAGE:Circa 1960.
SIZE:Approximately 1-3/4" in length and 3/8" in height.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt brass, painted details.
ATTACHMENT:Tie clip.
MARKINGS:JOLLE.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a political collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TREX13 LCDX3/13 SCDX10/13
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The tie bar shows some small spots of light wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.