La Follette Appraisal

La Follette Wheeler 1924 Campaign Pin

This item is a vintage political campaign pin, circular in shape with a red outer ring and a white inner circle. The prominent text "LA FOLLETTE WHEELER" is displayed in white sans-serif capital letters around the red border, indicating a political affiliation or campaign. The inner white circle features a stylized graphic of a Liberty Bell, rendered in blue outlines, with the numbers "76" prominently displayed on its face, also in blue. This imagery likely refers to the 1776 American Revolution and the spirit of independence, often used in conjunction with progressive or third-party political movements. The pin appears to be made of metal, likely tin or another similar alloy, with a printed paper or celluloid face, characteristic of button badges from the early 20th century. The colors red, white, and blue are indicative of American patriotism. Visible condition issues include some minor surface wear and a slight reddish discoloration or bleeding into the white area, particularly noticeable near the "W" in "WHEELER," suggesting age and handling, but no major damage such as dents or significant scratches are apparent from the image. The general quality and craftsmanship appear standard for mass-produced campaign buttons of its era. This particular pin dates to the 1924 U.S. presidential election, representing the Progressive Party ticket of Robert M. La Follette for President and Burton K. Wheeler for Vice President.