NATIONAL RECOVERY ADMINISTRATION 16 BUTTONS INCLUDING RARE “OFFICIAL INVESTIGATOR RIBBON.
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Winning Bid:
$270.25 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, July 24, 2013 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #209 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1144 in auction 209
Value Code:
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Item Description
Buttons range from exceptionally large 2” down to a 5/8” enamel pin-back in the bottom row. Of special note is the upper left item reading “Worker NRA.” Button is pinned to a paper on fabric 7” ribbon signed in ink below above the “Identification Number 918.” Additional text on this reads “The President’s Emergency Reemployment Campaign Of Kansas City Mo./Official Investigator.” Ribbon has some creases and light tanning but remains Fine with the button NM. The 2” top center button “Wisconsin News” is particularly large for an NRA button although with noticeable stain over the top half. In order top to bottom and left to right those other buttons with specific name are: Whalen Drug Co. And Employees (light .25” mark on rim and pinpoint dot of missing cello), L. Fish Furniture Co., Pottsville’s Celebration Of October 19, 1933, Real Silk, Swift & Company, National Life & Accident Insurance Co., J.R. Watkins Co., Franklin Gas. Also of note in the bottom row is the NRA symbol on a gold celluloid background surrounded by brass rim. Other than noted exceptions condition is Exc. to Mint. Numerous rarities c. 1933.
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