Campaign pin????????????

[Joe-Dirt]

Found in my favorite field in central Massachusetts and I have no idea what it is

 

[Lenrac2]

Awesome find! Anything on the back?

 

[Digger RJ]

Found in my favorite field in central Massachusetts and I have no idea what it is

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[CRUSADER]

What do the letters say? B.L.U.S?

 

[creskol]

what does the back look like?

 

[JeffInMass]

Never seen something like that posted anywhere- awesome find Joe- Congrats!

 

[oldmxrat]

Wow, very cool piece of history, congrats!

 

[Steve in PA]

 

[Bamasteve]

Can you get a closer , clearer pic of the lettering?

 

[Bramblefind]

If it says "B L US" it may be from the 1884 Blaine/Logan campaign.

There is a similar hat stud (with an H R on it) attributed to Benjamin Harrison's campaign. But when I searched "Grandpa's Hat" and Blaine I found this mention that indicates the original "Grandpa's Hat" was connected to him and if the letters on your item are "B L" that would make sense.

https://historical.ha.com/itm/political/benjamin-harrison-two-unusual-campaign-studs/a/6198-31187.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515

(Edit - see my post below for a correction to this theory!)

 

[Kray Gelder]

A different look.

 

[Bramblefind]

I need to correct myself! Not Blaine /Logan .. this hat was a Harrison symbol. I found this auction listing for another, which says it is R.L.U.S. for Republican League of the United States and circa 1892.

PAIR OF HARRISON'S GRANDFATHER'S HAT LAPEL STUDS. | #2193772196

Each silver luster metal hat is about .75 across. The shape is to remind voters of Harrison's grandfather's successful 1840 campaign. The example with brass letter H is Sullivan/DeWitt 1892-37. The

www.worthpoint.com

Each silver luster metal hat is about .75" across. The shape is to remind voters of Harrison's grandfather's successful 1840 campaign. The example with brass letter "H" is Sullivan/DeWitt 1892-37. The example with enamel flag has tiny letters "R.L.U.S." standing for Republican League Of The United States. Also likely from 1892. Both Exc.

 

[Jose The Goon]

Congrats Joe-D !! Great research Bramblefind !!

 

[CRUSADER]

I need to correct myself! Not Blaine /Logan .. this hat was a Harrison symbol. I found this auction listing for another, which says it is R.L.U.S. for Republican League of the United States and circa 1892.

PAIR OF HARRISON'S GRANDFATHER'S HAT LAPEL STUDS. | #2193772196

Each silver luster metal hat is about .75 across. The shape is to remind voters of Harrison's grandfather's successful 1840 campaign. The example with brass letter H is Sullivan/DeWitt 1892-37. The

www.worthpoint.com

 

[creskol]

Very cool piece, Joe! Well done on the ID, too!

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Awesome find! Anything on the back?

No sir, just spots where the pin once attached

 

[Joe-Dirt]

What do the letters say? B.L.U.S?

ELUS, French for elect or elected official

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Nailed it!! Thanks Cru!!!!