Inclusion

Original 1920 quarterly union dues pin from the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees and Railroad Shop Laborers (UBMWERSL). This red and green membership pin commemorates dues paid for July, August, and September 1920.

Historical Context

The UBMWERSL represented the skilled workers who maintained America's railroad infrastructure during the critical post-WWI expansion era. These quarterly dues pins served as proof of membership in good standing and were worn with pride by the men who kept the nation's railways running.

Details

• Year: 1920
• Quarter: July, August, September (Q3)
• Organization: United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees and Railroad Shop Laborers
  
• Type: Quarterly union dues pin
• Era: Post-World War I railroad expansion

Provenance & Collectibility

Railroad labor memorabilia from the 1920s represents a pivotal moment in American labor history. These pins are increasingly scarce as fewer survive in private collections. An essential piece for collectors of railroad history, labor union memorabilia, or early 20th-century Americana.

Dia. 2 cm