This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/30/2014
Another exceedingly rare offering. Two my knowledge, this is just one of two known examples. The other example is currently being offered for sale via an online website.
The celluloid pinback button measures 1 ¾” in diameter. The celluloid is Kelly green, with gold lettering block printed which reads, “Champion, Packers vs. All Stars, 1937”. This is in reference to the fact the Green Bay Packers were the 1936 NFL Champions and played the College All Stars the following year at Soldiers Field. It was a long standing tradition.
To accent this rare pinback, a pressed metal football with full design relief consisting of laces, seams, and the pebbling of the football is attached and can be seen in great detail. The football is held by a green ribbon, completing the hanger design.
Review of the reverse of the pinback button reveals the original back paper is still present and in excellent condition. It reads, “Western Badge and Novelty Co., St. Paul, MINN.”.
The front celluloid cover is in very good to excellent condition. No cracking of the celluloid is noted, and surface wear is present with some heavier areas of wear to the right side of the lettering. Letter of Provenance from the Paul Muchinsky Collection.
(72Z0336)