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This is a significant piece of political history: an official 1956 Republican National Convention (RNC) page badge. This convention was held in San Francisco and saw the renomination of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Detailed Description
• Item: Official Page Badge with Ribbon.
• Event: 1956 Republican National Convention (Centennial Convention), San Francisco.
• Design: * Header Pin: Features the GOP elephant and a raised American flag. The word \"PAGE\" is embossed on the horizontal bar.
• Ribbon: A deep blue satin ribbon with gold-stamped text: \"PAGE FOR WEST VIRGINIA.\" It also features a small gold emblem of the state of West Virginia.
• Medallion: A bronze-tone medal featuring the profile portraits of Abraham Lincoln (representing the party\'s 1856 roots) and Dwight D. Eisenhower. The text \"Republican National Centennial Convention\" circles the border.
• Manufacturer: Marked \"Crafters Inc. Chicago\" on the reverse of both the header and the medallion. It also carries several union bug stamps (MP18, etc.), which is common for political memorabilia from this era.
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 to 5 inches in total length (as seen against the tape measure).
