February 29, 2024
Vintage Knights of Labor Refreshment Committee Roanoke, Va Badge Pinback Ribbon
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Offered here is a 8½” Refreshment Committee K of L 4129 Roanoke, Va. gold tone badge with yellow ribbon. There are a couple of minor holes in the ribbon bur overall in veery nice shape. The Knights of Labor (K of L) (officially "Noble and Holy Order of the Knights of Labor") was the largest and one of the most important American labor organizations of the 1880s. Its most important leader was Terence V. Powderly . The Knights promoted the social and cultural uplift of the workingman, rejected Socialism and radicalism, demanded the eight-hour day , and promoted the producers ethic of republicanism . In some cases it acted as a labor union, negotiating with employers, but it was never well organized, and after a rapid expansion in the mid-1880s, it suddenly lost its new members and became a small operation again. Most members abandoned the movement in 1886-87, leaving at most 100,000 in 1890. Remnants of the Knights of Labor continued in existence until 1949, when the group's last 50-member local dropped its affiliation. All my items are guaranteed original. I do not believe in owning or selling reproductions. Please look at my other political items listed on E-bay. Remember collectibles will have some age. They are sold as is; if you have any questions, please e-mail me prior to bidding. Worldwide buyers are welcome. Remember
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