PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL COMMITTEE 1948 MESSENGER / DEM. NAT'L. CONVENTION

Ribbon-badge worn by a NATIONAL COMMITTEE MESSENGER at the 1948 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, which nominated Harry S. Truman for president and Alben Barkley for vice president.  1 5/8 x 5 1/2".  Attractive enamel on brass with just a hint of tarnish above and below "NATIONAL COMMITTEE".