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Vintage Bastian Bros. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) union lapel pin featuring the powerful labor slogan “A WOMAN’S PLACE IS IN HER UNION.”
The center features the traditional machinists union emblem with the IAM initials and crossed occupational tools, surrounded by black enamel. Raised gold-tone lettering circles the design with “A WOMAN’S PLACE IS IN HER UNION,” finished with an ornate rope-style gold-tone border.
The reverse is clearly Bastian Bros. maker marked, identifying the manufacturer of this vintage union piece. Bastian Bros. produced organizational insignia, service awards, pins, and related emblematic pieces, making the visible maker attribution an important feature for collectors.
This is an especially interesting piece of American organized-labor memorabilia because it combines IAM/IAMAW history, machinist and aerospace-worker history, women in organized labor, and vintage union activism in a single collectible. The slogan gives the piece considerable crossover appeal beyond traditional machinists-union memorabilia.
The pin retains its gold-tone clutch-style backing as shown. No precious-metal content is being claimed; the piece is described as gold tone based on its appearance and the markings visible in the photographs.
Pre-owned vintage condition with normal age, surface wear, scratches, marks and handling consistent with an older union pin. The black enamel, raised lettering and central IAM design remain visually strong. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition, finish, maker markings and included backing.
A distinctive addition to an IAMAW collection, Bastian Bros. collection, American labor-history collection, women’s labor-history collection, union memorabilia display, or occupational pin collection.
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ITEM SPECIFICS:
Maker: Bastian Bros.
Organization: International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Abbreviation: IAM / IAMAW
Type: Union Lapel Pin
Slogan: A Woman’s Place Is In Her Union
Material: Metal / Enamel
Finish: Gold Tone
Color: Gold / Black
Backing: Clutch Back
Vintage: Yes
Theme: Organized Labor / Women / Machinists / Aerospace Workers
Original/Reproduction: Original
Condition: Pre-Owned Vintage
