ROOSEVELT FIGURAL BRASS SHELL MECHANICAL ROUGH RIDER BADGE HAKE #212.
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Winning Bid:
$778.80 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, July 25, 2023 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #238 Session I
Value Code:
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Item Description
1.75" tall embossed brass. Hake #212. High relief depiction of TR in Rough Rider hat. Bottom edge representing his collar has tiny markings "U.S.V." standing for United States Volunteers and referencing his service in the Spanish-American-Cuban War. His lower jaw is on a spring hinge that when pressed reveals a label that reads "Give Them Hell Boys." Label has light wear and remains complete and bright. Brass has a few scattered tiny dots of tarnish. Overall Extremely Fine. A nice example of this always popular mechanical badge. Bob Westerman Collection.
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