Harrison and Morton: Beautiful "H&M" patriotic shield enamel badge

Badge promoting Benjamin Harrison for president and Levi Morton for vice president, 1888. Gilt brass with cloisonne enameling. DeWitt BH 1888-129.

Shield-shaped planchet with diagonal white stripe inscribed H & M; six stars on red field above and seven stars on blue field below. Gate clasp mounted verso.

Choice example of this finely made badge.