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Original 1.75-inch celluloid pinback promoting the Congress of Industrial Organizations (C.I.O.) with the slogans:* VOTE C.I.O.
* FOR 10¢ WAGE INCREASE
* FOR NATIONAL DEFENSEProduced during the early 1940s, this button reflects the wartime labor movement and support for national defense production during World War II.Manufacturer* Chas. M. Geraghty Inc., Chicago
* Original period manufactureFeatures* Large 1.75-inch diameter
* Bright red background with patriotic “V” design
* Original straight pin intact
* Original celluloid-over-metal construction
* Maker marked on reverseCondition
Very good vintage condition with bright color and attractive gloss. Light surface wear consistent with age. Reverse shows expected oxidation but retains the original pin and maker’s mark. A desirable piece for collectors of:* CIO labor union memorabilia
* WWII home front history
* Political pinback buttons
* American labor history
* Vintage pinbacksItem Specifics* Organization: Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)
* Theme: Labor / Union / Political
* Era: World War II (circa 1941–1942)
* Size: 1.75 inches
* Manufacturer: Chas. M. Geraghty Inc., Chicago
* Material: Celluloid over metal
* Original/Reproduction: Original
* Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
