100 MILE BICYCLE RIDE OFFICIAL'S RIBBON BADGE FOR 1897 "PENN WHEELMEN'S CENTURY RUN".
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Winning Bid:
$285.56
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 14, 2023 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
9.5" tall ribbon badge with cello and pin-back hanger designating "Checker" and below gold on purple ribbon with a 1.75" superbly colored celluloid in a brass frame all held by two small brass rivets. Reverse has 1.75x2.75" cardboard label of Whitehead & Hoag showing just light wear. The celluloid also carries their name. Ride took place "May 30, 1897" departing and returning to Philadelphia, home of the Penn Wheelmen. Tiny loss of gold printing but about 95% intact and VF with NM cello. Rare, if not unique.
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