Souvenir Pin of the BALTIMORE

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Souvenir button pin depicting the BALTIMORE, one of the three Great White Fleet Ships with the SAN FRANCISCO (2019.9.3) and MIANTONOMAH (2019.9.4). Image depicts the starboard side of the BALTIMORE, surrounding text reads 'THE WHITE SQUADRON / UNITED STATES WAR SHIP / BALTIMORE / PAT JULY 21 1896'. Remnants of paper inserted beneath pinback, visible text reads, 'NEWARK / PATENT JULY 17, 94. APRIL 14, 96 / JULY 21, 1896'. Overall fair condition: reverse side of pin rusty. Overall: 1 x 1 x 1/8 in.