RARE 1933 LODGE BADGE PICTURING JIM THORPE FROM HAKE COLLECTION.
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Auction 191 - Part I > Item 697
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$862.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, May 30, 2007 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, May 30, 2007 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction 191 - Part I
Item numbers 1 though 954 in auction 191
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Item Description
This design is the only one known to us picturing Jim Thorpe. Top is 2.25" wide brass bar pin of Indian in a canoe with initials on the side for Redman's fraternal group. Loop holds 1.75" button with W&H backpaper. 1933 date and meeting place "Carlisle, Pa." on lower edge while at center under the cello covering is 1-3/16" real photo with text "Jim Thorpe - Former Carlisle Athlete" showing him in football uniform and kicking. Only the second we know of, the first was in Hake's Collectible Pin-back Buttons as Sports #68 but sold privately years ago as this second example had been acquired as a Hake collection back-up. Comes with Hake's COA. Exc. Displays Mint.
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