LEADER OF HISTORIC AIR RAID ON TOKYO “DOOLITTLE” BUTTON FROM HAKE COLLECTION & CPB.
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Winning Bid:
$177.10 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #200 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1186 in auction 200
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Item Description
1.25” button without backpaper or maker’s name showing World War II hero noted for his command of the Doolittle Raid, the first allied air raid to strike the Japanese homeland. On reverse .5” section of the collet shows a little oxidation pitting with a near pinpoint sized piece of metal missing. O/w condition remains Exc. and this is a real photo button without dot pattern. It reads in full “Our Hero Brig. Gen. James H. Doolittle.” Hake book Collectible Pin-Back Buttons photo example World War II section #262. Comes with Hake’s COA. Displays Mint.
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