This 1916 New Jersey Constitutional Convention delegate badge is an original political event ribbon associated with the 14th Constitutional Convention held in New Jersey in 1916. The badge features a classic early 20th century design consisting of a metal name bar at the top engraved Skurka Newark NJ USA, attached to a red white and blue silk ribbon, and a shaped brass drop representing the state of New Jersey. The lower portion reads NJ State CIO 14th Constitutional Convention, identifying the historic governmental gathering where delegates met to discuss revisions to the New Jersey state constitution.
Political convention badges like this were produced for delegates, officials, and attendees of important civic events, and they served as identification pieces during the meetings. The patriotic red white and blue ribbon reflects the traditional American political symbolism used for civic conventions and political assemblies in the early 1900s. The shaped drop medal in the outline of New Jersey adds a distinctive regional element that collectors of New Jersey political memorabilia and constitutional convention badges appreciate.
Items from early constitutional conventions are sought after by collectors of American political memorabilia, New Jersey history, and vintage convention badges because they represent pivotal governmental gatherings where state laws and governing frameworks were debated and refined. The engraved top bar referencing Newark New Jersey further ties the piece to local political participation in the state during the Progressive Era.
🛠 CONDITION
Authentic vintage 1916 New Jersey Constitutional Convention badge in good collectible condition. The brass components show natural age patina consistent with early 20th century political badges. The red white and blue silk ribbon remains intact with expected age wear and light fraying along the edges. The engraved name bar is legible and the original pin hardware remains attached. The piece has been stored in a clean smoke free environment and displays well for collectors.
📏 DIMENSIONS
Approx. 3.25 in tall × 1.25 in wide
Top bar engraving transcription:
Skurka
Newark NJ USA
Lower badge text transcription:
NJ State
CIO
14th
Constitutional
Convention
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