Artist/Maker
NY Sylionon
Campaign of
Mario Biaggi
(American, 1917 – 2015)
Pin-back campaign button
1973
Place madeNew York, United States, North America
Metal
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Purchase
2001.205
By the time of his retirement in 1965 from the New York City Police Department, Mario Biaggi (b. 1917) was the most decorated police officer in New York City history. He served as a U.S. Representative from 1968 to 1983. In 1973 he ran for New York City mayor, losing to Abraham D. Beame.
DescriptionCircular metal pin-back campaign button "MAYOR/ BIAGGI"; background colorblocked red and white; words in blue and white.ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)
