Vintage American Institute of Banking Badge Lot - 1920s Convention Pins & Stamps For Sale
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Vintage American Institute of Banking Badge Lot - 1920s Convention Pins & Stamps:
$199.99
Rare Vintage American Institute of Banking (AIB) Convention Badges & Custom Rubber Stamps Estate Lot
Up for sale/sale is an extensive historical archive of vintage American Institute of Banking (AIB) convention badges, ribbon medals, delegate pins, and personal office rubber stamps belonging to Walter F. Stift, Vice President / Officer at the Continental Illinois Bank in Chicago.
This lot provides a detailed record of 1920s–1930s financial industry conventions and personal banking ephemera.
Lot Highlights & Breakdown:
1. 2x Custom Wooden Handle Rubber Stamps:
Name/Title Stamp: Rubber die reads "WALTER F. STIFT / VICE PRESIDENT".
Monogram Stamp: Custom diamond-framed rubber die featuring the initials "W. F. S.".
2. 1925 Kansas City, MO AIB Delegate Badge:
Heart-shaped gold-tone pin with enamel center crest, named to "Walter Stift, Chicago Delegate".
Reverse is crisp and clearly maker-marked "Greenduck Co. Chicago".
3. 1927 Detroit, MI Ribbon Medal:
Tricolor ribbon with bronze City of Detroit seal medallion and gold-tone "OFFICIAL" top bar.
Stamped on back by "Bastian Bros. Co. Rochester, N.Y.".
4. 1933 Chicago AIB "A Century of Progress" Reception Committee Badge:
Red ribbon with hanging gold-tone shield badge.
Back header bar marked "Jewel Emblem Chicago".
5. 1929 Tulsa, Oklahoma 27th Annual Convention Badge:
Eagle header frame with named insert for "Walter Stift - Continental Illinois Bank Chicago".
6. 1926 Dallas "The City of the Hour" Badge Frame:
Detailed skyline relief design with AIB emblem header.
7. 1930 Minneapolis, MN 28th Annual Convention Badge Frame:
Large gold-tone name badge frame.
8. AIB Winged Angel "Committee" Ribbon Medal:
Features a winged victory figure holding an AIB shield on a tricolor ribbon.
Condition Notes:
Pre-owned antique / vintage condition.
Expect age-consistent patina, tarnish on metal finishes, minor ribbon fraying, and vintage ink residue on the rubber stamp dies.
All pin backs, bar catches, and safety clasps are original and functional.
Rubber stamp dies remain attached to their wooden bases.
Please inspect all detailed close-up photos for exact cosmetic condition.
Shipping & Handling:
Ships securely wrapped and padded via USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail.
Combined shipping offered on multiple wins.
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