Reini

One of those IMME photos is of my badge. Here's a better shot of the same mark.

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Kurt

...and the mark...

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Kurt

I believe yours is the buntmetal , while mine is the zink version.

Kurt

Very nice!

I just acquired one myself.

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Kurt

Thanks guys.

I'm working on adding a fourth one right now and it should be here this week. I'll post a pic or two when it arives.

These are some of the nicest badges , but try finding one for a decent price!

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Kurt

John,

Many good points.

As the filibuster has reappeared recently , I find it also funny that they will mention that it was used to try an stop Civil Rights Legislation by Strom Thurmond. The part they leave out is that Strom was a Democrat when he did this. Also , they forget to mention that a higher percentage of Republican Senators voted for it than Democrats.

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Kurt

Abraham Lincoln was a great man and is seen by many as our Greatest President. He did not want to go to war and the thought of all the carnage was very stressful and led in part to the gaunt look one often sees in his photos. He was intent on keeping the United States whole and was willing to do anything to accomplish this.

He also lived in constant fear of assassination and finally was indeed shot dead for his trouble. Other than our Founding Fathers , Lincoln is deserving of more respect than any politician in our history , in my opinion.

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Kurt

the cover...

Rick,

Thank for the info! I am always looking for more about the owner.

Here is his Party ID.

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Kurt

Here is the Citation that accompanies the pair. I apologize if any of this has been posted in the wrong forum. I see there is also one for membership badges.

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Kurt

And the reverses...

Kurt

Hello,

These are my favorite badges of all. I only own three. Two are a matched pair and the single has a different style of numbering than usually seen.

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Kurt

The hook is a little bent and the hinge a little loose , but I love the finish.

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Kurt

Very nice!

Here's mine , Gold buntmetal , umarked...

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Kurt

Yes, excellent badge!

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Kurt