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Up for sale is a vintage commemorative souvenir lapel pin or medallion celebrating Alaska becoming the 49th state of the United States.
Key Features & History
The Design: The face features a split enamel pennant flag. The top half is yellow with the text \"ALASKA\" and the bottom half is dark blue with the text \"THE 49TH STATE\".Background Styling: The flag rests on a striking metal sunburst (or guilloché-style) radiant patterned background enclosed within a circular gold-toned border.
Historical Significance: Alaska was officially admitted to the Union on January 3, 1959. A wide variety of tokens, pins, and medals were produced by local chambers of commerce and private mints during this era to mark the historic achievement.
![Vintage 1959 Alaska \](img-large/g/LoUAAeSwPghqSwqc/s-l1600/Vintage-1959-Alaska-The-49th-State-Commemorative-P.jpg "Vintage 1959 Alaska \")
