Lot 10 Vintage Indiana Labor Union Convention Ribbons Badges 1953-1970 AFL-CIO For Sale

Up for sale is a fantastic, authentic collection of 10 vintage mid-century Indiana labor union convention ribbons and badges spanning from 1953 to 1970. This lot offers a great historical cross-section of Indiana labor history, featuring pieces from both the Indiana State AFL-CIO and the Indiana State Building and Construction Trades Council. This lot includes a highly desirable pre-merger 1953 piece, as well as several matching Guest/Delegate and Guest/Committee pairs!What’s Included in the Lot (10 Pieces Total):1953 Indiana State Federation of Labor Delegate Ribbon: 68th Annual Convention (Indianapolis, Oct. 6–9, 1953). Rare pre-merger piece featuring a vintage \"Union Counselor AFL-CIO Community Services\" pin attached to the top. Fading to the purple silk, but text is legible.1957 Building & Construction Trades Council Delegate Badge: 40th Convention (South Bend, Sept. 19–20, 1957). Features a heavy metal medallion stamped in the shape of the state of Indiana. 1962 Indiana State AFL-CIO 3rd Biennial Convention Pair (Indianapolis, Oct. 3–5, 1962):
- 1 Cream \"Guest\" Ribbon with enameled AFL-CIO handshake pin.
- 1 Yellow \"Committee\" Ribbon with enameled AFL-CIO handshake pin.1965 Indiana State Building & Construction Trades Council 48th Convention Pair (Evansville, Nov. 12–13, 1965):
- 1 Cream \"Guest\" Ribbon Badge with hanging octagonal metal regional map medallion.
- 1 Blue \"Delegate\" Ribbon Badge with hanging octagonal metal regional map medallion.1967 Indiana State Building & Construction Trades Council 50th Convention Pair (Indianapolis, Nov. 17–18, 1967):
- 1 Cream \"Guest\" Ribbon Badge with hanging Indiana-shaped World War Memorial medallion.
- 1 Purple \"Delegate\" Ribbon Badge with hanging Indiana-shaped World War Memorial medallion.1970 Indiana State AFL-CIO 7th Biennial Convention Pieces (Indianapolis, Oct. 1970):
- 1 Cream \"Guest\" Ribbon.
- 1 Purple \"Delegate\" Ribbon with gold central pin.Condition:
These items are in good, vintage condition considering their age (ranging from 50 to over 70 years old). The metal medallions, pins, and hanging hardware are crisp and intact. The silk ribbons show typical age-appropriate wear, including minor fraying on edges and some fading/creasing, particularly on the older 1953 and 1957 purple pieces. Please look closely at the photos to evaluate the condition for yourself. Perfect for collectors of labor movement memorabilia, Indiana history buffs, or Rust Belt fraternal artifacts.