RARE 1930s LAPEL STUDS INCLUDING "DILLINGER", "RACKETEER", AND "GANGSTER."
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$86.25 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, November 21, 2013 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 21, 2013 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #210 - Part II
Item numbers 1271 through 3109 in auction 210
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Item Description
Each of these is a white metal lapel stud with a little muted brass luster on the front. Each piece is about 1" to 1.25" tall. They are similar to lapel studs used by Cracker Jack in the 1930s although we have no idea who may have issued these as all five are the first we've seen. Includes design of hand holding a pistol with "Dillinger" below. On "Racketeer" there is a high relief beer barrel. On "Gangster" again is shown a hand with a pistol. The other two consist of a star design with the word "Goal." Last in a shield design is "Public Enemy No. 2." Tiny bit of green corrosion along the top edge but very minor. Just a touch of the same also on "Racketeer." The other three are totally clean. Rare items from the G-Men and Dick Tracy era.
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