Creation Date

1931

Description

This membership pin is made of metal and is gold colored. It has 2 parts.  The top part has Columbus and 1931. The name of R.E Ressler and the number 95 are in the nameplate part of this top part. Under the nameplate in raised lettering: Brotherhood of Locomotive Firement and Enginemen. The lower part is attached by a chain and is a medallion type medal. The top has the image of a locomotive. There is a building which could be a ccapitol building. The logo of the BLF&E is located at the lower left. A small circle to the right shows the sun and 2 objects which are unclear.  In raised lettering along the bottom: 32nd Convention.
The back of the pin has an attached metal pin. The words Breenouck Co. are on the back of the lower part of the pin plus 2 items that appear to be makersmark but can not be read with any certainty. This is also written on the back of the top part of the pin.