1931 antique TPA 42nd NATL CONVENTION SAN FRANCISCO ca RIBBON MEDAL Bill Wellman For Sale

1931 antique TPA 42nd NATL CONVENTION SAN FRANCISCO ca RIBBON MEDAL Bill Wellman
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Original 1931 Travelers Protective Association of America (TPA) National Convention badge, issued for the 42nd Annual National Convention held in San Francisco, California, June 7–11, 1931.

The ribbon is printed in blue and white with gilt lettering and bears the TPA tri-segment emblem at center. It is suspended from a metal name-bar frame containing a handwritten attendee insert reading “Bill Wallmann.” The lower section is fitted with a California-themed gold-tone medal depicting a classical allegorical figure with bear and landscape imagery, a style commonly used for major conventions hosted in California during this period.

TPA national conventions were significant multi-day events combining fraternal meetings, civic functions, and public gatherings. Named attendee badges from these conventions are scarcer than generic souvenirs and provide a direct personal connection to the event.

Details:

Organization: Travelers Protective Association of America (TPA)

Event: 42nd Annual National Convention

Location: San Francisco, California

Dates: June 7–11, 1931

Approximate size: 2 x 4 inches (ribbon portion; medal extends below)

Construction: fabric ribbon, metal name-bar frame, attached medal

Condition: antique condition with surface wear, light staining, toning, and age wear consistent with use; ribbon and medal remain securely attached

An excellent example of early-Depression–era fraternal convention memorabilia, appealing to collectors of TPA history, San Francisco conventions, and named attendee badges.

Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.

CONDITION: See listing description and photos.











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