Badge worn by a member of the Wendell Willkie campaign staff onboard the Willkie Train, 1940. 1.75" button w/ gold-printed silk ribbon. No maker mark; union shop mark on ribbon.
When Wendell Willkie secured the nomination, his campaign chartered a special train, dubbed the Willkie Train, and made a national tour. This rare badge was worn by a campaign staffer who accompanied the candidate.
