1960s MALTESE CROSS SURF BUTTON AND 1970s SKATEPARK BADGE.
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Thursday, March 22, 2012 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 22, 2012 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction #205 - Part II
Item numbers 1427 through 3167 in auction 205
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Item Description
First is 3.5" "All American Surfer" button. In the 1960s, the Iron Cross was adopted by American surfers, who started wearing medals plundered by their fathers. Ed Roth created accessories for surfers, hot rodders and bikers derived from German World War II trophies, which included the Surfer's cross and the Stahlhelm (also popular with the VW scene). Button has two small surfer images between arms of the cross. Some minor wear/aging but Fine. Second is 2x2.5" laminated badge from Hi-Roller Skate Park in Boulder, Colorado. Badge is numbered "030". Bar pin on reverse. Most likely a pass, but may have been competition related. Hi-Roller was a site of major skateboarding competitions in the 1970s and 1980s with legends such as Olson, Alba, Bowman, Elguerra, Peters and others competing there. Badge is NM. Great pair from the early days of counter-culture sports.
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