Scarce 1912 Railroad YMCA (RRYMCA) 14th International Conference Enameled Lapel Pin

This is a nicely enameled lapel pin for the 14th Annual Conference of the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association (RRYMCA), held in Chicago from October 3-6, 191The first RRYMCA was established beginning in 1872 as a place of lodging and social venue for railroad workers who often toiled on jobs a long way from their homes. The badge shows a triangle in front of a train and reads CO-OPERATION SAFETY EFFICIENCY JOHN 17 21.

Circa 1912.

Approximately 9/16" in height x 13/16" in length.

Gilt brass, enamel.

Lapel stud.

None.

This is from a YMCA collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBZ13 LDEX7/13 SDEX10/25/23

8 (Excellent-): The pin has very little wear.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.