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Below are a few badge, pins, medals, and etc. from my collection. I am always looking for similar items.
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Cabo Blanco Fishing Club Pins
Made very similar to the Field & Stream pins. The Cabo Blanco club was a very famous big game fishing club in Peru. These pins once belonged to Harry T. Rayner who worked at the Club from the 1950s up into the 1970s, at some point he was manager of the club.1 1/4 inches. |
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Massachusetts Sport Fishing Awards
1 1/8 inch, Wall-Bank Co. Brookline, the gold one is marked gold filled. 1960s-early 1970s |
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R.J. Schaefer Beer Salt Water Fishing Contest Pins
All around 2 inches, pot metal. |
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Garcia Fishing Awards
Given out by the Garcia Tackle Company. Probably 1960s-70s. So far I have 7 different species of fish. The medals are about 3/4 inch. |
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Orvis Pins
The first is Sterling 1 1/4 inches, and is the older of the two pins record catch club pins.. The second is a newer release pin that I earned for a trout I caught in North Carolina 15 or so years ago. It is slightly smaller than the older pin, has no mark as to metal, and has a different type of pin on back. These pins were given when you sent in a picture, and entry form to Orvis. There is a later Catch & Release version. The third pin is a Big 10 Club pin. Orvis says this was a travel club for international fishing destinations from the 1960s. Sterling silver, 1 1/16 inch. The next two pins I just found, apparently these were awarded for someone taking two birds with two shots from a double barrel shotgun. I do not know how many species, 1 1/8 inch, not marked as to metal. |
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NRA Hunting Awards
I am still learning about these. I think they were given to NRA member hunters who had taken each species. Each around 3/4 inch, screwback, gold plated. |
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Heddon Employee Items
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Long Island Railroad Fishing Contest Pins
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I collect Field & Stream Award and Honor Badge Pins
Striped Bass Award 27 lbs. 8 ounces. More information on the Field & Stream Badges can be found in the link below: |
Stripers Unlimited Pin
Stripers Unlimited was started in 1965 by Bob Pond, founder of the Atom Lure Company. Bronze, 1 1/4 inches.
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Bermuda International Light Tackle Tournament 1973
Sterling Silver 2 1/8 inch. |
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Buckeye Fishing Club
1914, 1915 New Year Reception pinbacks 6 inches.
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Elks Lodge Medal
Astoria Lodge 180 BPOE Grand Lodge |
1951 International Tuna Cup Match
Sterling Silver, Cocley or Cooley Bros. stamped. 2 inches. |
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Buffalo, NY Lone Fishermen
Medal, 3 inches. Early, no idea what this was presented for. Buffalo, New York.
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Early Niagara Fishing Club Ribbon
3 1/4 inch including tassels. Marked on back " _ Gentner Jr, Buffalo, NY" Late 1800s - early 1900s.
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ABC Muskie or Pike Pin
10K gold. No idea what this was awarded for, or what the ABC letters stand for. 5/8 inch. If you have any info, please let me know. |
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Tuna Club Pins
Two early small Tuna Club Pins. Enamel on metal, screwback, 5/8 inch each. I have not been able to identify the clubs. If you have any information please contact me. |
Abercrombie & Fitch Split Shot Tin
Celluloid pinback style front, 1 1/2 inches. Early. |
Sportsman's League Cigarettes
Promotional Button 1 1/4 inch. |
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International Tarpon Tournament Harbour Heights 1961-62 Tournament sponsored by Developers of the Harbour Heights, Florida after the destruction of Hurricane Donna. Only around 100 of these pins were made for contestants and officials. 1 1/8 inch, copper plated bronze. |
Winchester Junior Rifle Corps Sharpshooter
I also collect some gun company related pins, advertising, and other memorabilia, such as the Winchester medal above.
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1964Cottrell Company Fishing Derby Pin
Plastic, 1/3/4 inches. Raised design.
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Ontario Federation of Anglers
Membership pin, 1 1/8 inches long, nicely enameled. Rvrie Birke company. |
National Hunting & Fishing Day Medal
Fishing, September 23, 1972 |
National Hunting & Fishing Day Medal
Hunting, September 23, 1972 |
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IGFA World's Record Medal
International Game Fish Association World's Record 17 1/4 lb. Pollock on 30 lb. line. 5-15-1952 Frank Tallman. Sterling Silver, 1 1/2 inc. I do not know what the symbol is on the front, appears to be a sailfish and a winged foot. |
Annual Fishing Contest Plaque
Silver, copper, and Bakelite. 2 3/4 x 3 3/4. Easel back. It has engraved on it "Annual Contest S, Jackaway Sept. 9, 1951"
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Southern California Tuna Club Pin
1/2 inch, enamel on Sterling, screwback.
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Fish-O Pin
Fish-O was a skill game, or sport, where fishermen cast at floating rings. Fish O was the earlier name for Skish, and it was only used one year at the 31st annual N.A.S.C.A. event in 1939 in San Francisco. It may be very rare. 10k Gold Filled. Screw Back. 5/8 inch. |
Skish Pin
Skish is a casting accuracy game involving floating rings at various distances. 1930s-1960s, I think. Silver pin, 5/8 inch.
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African Angling Badges
The first 4 are Rhodesian from the 1950s-1960s, the second 4 are South African. 1 3/4 inches or less. Most made in England.
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1960 Ohio Fishing Champion Lighter
Presented by the Cleveland Press newspaper to Jack Alego. Zippo Lighter. 1 5/8 x 2 1/4 inches.
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Western Wildlife League
Screwback, gold and enamel, 1/2 inch.
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Flyfishing International Pin
Bronze pin, -salmo trutta f. fario. 8504 Stein Germany. 1 3/8 inches. |
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Early Tintype Photograph
I think this is a photo of a Giant Sea Bass. Based on the type of reel, photo, and etc. I think it was 1880-1900. Notice the pier in the background. California? 2 1/2 x 3 inches. |
Yankee's Paradise Tie Bar & Pin
Tie Bar 2 1/4 inches, pin 3/4 inch. Hunting lodge? |
Fishing Themed Cigarette Case
Thin, plated metal, probably 1930s-1950s. |
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erview Lodge Pin
Antioch Cal., 40 lbs. or over club, striped
bass. |
Tribune Anglers Pin
Newspaper? 1 inch. Screwback. |
Detroit Sportsmen's Congress
Merit award, with 1957 & 1958 bars added. 2 inches, heavy, well made. |
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Santa Monica Rod & Reel Club
10K Gold, with add on color bar on bottom. 5/8 inch, screwback. |
San Diego Marlin Club Pin
5/8 inch, 10K gold and enamel. |
Addieville East Fly Fishing Club Pin
Private fishing club and shooting preserve in Rhode Island. Tie tack, silver, 1 1/4 inches.
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King Queen Rod Gun
Sterling silver, 7/8 inch. Almost folk art in style on the front. |
1959 Schaefer Cup Pin
Schaefer Brewing Puerto Rican Gamefish Tournament |
Rolling Rock Club Pin
Exclusive golf course and hunting preserve in Ligonier, Pa.Sterling silver club pin. 1 1/8 inch. |
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Centinela Angler's Club Pins
The first is a large plated white metal pin, has two screw posts on the back. 3 3/4 inches, heaby. Maybe a hat pin? Or some other purpose. The second is gold plated, with small stones set in the fish. It is a lapel pin, screw back, 5/8 inch. Marina del Rey, California. |
The Bahamas Fishing Tournament Medals
Allison Tuna . Wahoo, and Bonefish . Copper 1 1/4 inches. Medalwith hanging loop, and two tokens. |
Horrocks Ibbotson Company Award Plaque
I think these were sold by H-I so that hunting and fishing clubs could award them for tournaments, and etc. Metal on a walnut plaque. Really well made, I think from the 1940s-1950s. 8 3/2 x 12 inches. This one was never engraved.
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Ernest Hemingway Billfish Tournament Cuba 2000
Medal, 2 1/2 inches. International billfish tournament is held annually, not sure if the picture on the front is supposed to look like Hemingway or Castro. Not sure what the star and key on the right means, either. I think this was for the 5oth anniversary.
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Zebco Employee Pins
2, 5 and 10 years. Metal 3/4 inch each.
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Golden Perch Trade Token
The Golden Perch - John Cheek Fishing Rod & Tackle Manufacturer 152 Oxford St. London. Advertising token, This company was in business from 1833-1860 and at this address from 1843 till the company closed. 1 inch. |
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Atlantic City Fishing Tournament Lighters
Greater Atlantic City 1958 Surf Fishing Tournament, Marlin Tournament, and Tuna Tournament lighters.
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FFA Fish & Wildlife Management Medal.
FFA - Future Farmers of America award medal. Fish & Wildlife management. Sponsored by Phillip Morris Inc. 3.4 inch with original card. |
St. Paul Fly and Bait Casting Club 2nd place all around champion 37 season points 1949. Josten, Sterling Silver. 3 inches.
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Kingfish Club Pin
Sterling silver, screwback, 7/8 inch. |
Shakespeare 5 Year Employee Pin
14 karat gold top, 5/8 inch. |
Izaak Walton League Watch Fob
Founded in 1922 the Izaak Walton League of America is a conservation organization, dedicated to the preservation our land and waters. . Sterling silver, 2 inches. |
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Haust Pheasant Pin
Sterling silver, 1 1/4 inches, very well made. I think Haust must have been a game farm or preserve. Engraved on the back, "ALBERT L. NICKERSON, DEC. 1959" |
Valley Farm Pin
Sterling, 1 1/8 inch. Probably a hunting lodge, or preserve. Shows two pheasants. Richard E. Bishop was the artist whose design was used, marked. |
Bright Hour Ranch Pin
Nice plated pin, 1 3/4 inches. Has a turkey in the center. Bright Hour opened in 1964 in Florida. It is a working farm, very limited hunting allowed. |
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Kanowa Farm Game Club Pin
1 1/8 inch, enamel on metal. Hunting club on a farm? |
Rod & Reel Club Award Pin
Miami Beach, Florida. Organized in 1929. Members are awarded badges based on demonstrated skills. The gold badge denotes the Master Angler. |
RRGC Stickpin
The person I bought this from thought it was from the Richmond Rod & Gun club, but that may be just a guess. Not counting the pin,1 inch. Early. Duck in flight. |
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Tuna Club of Avalon
10Kgold Swordfish award pin.3/4 inch. Awarded for catching a swordfish of a certain size. The color should indicate the line class or tackle class. The Tuna Club was founded in 1898. Many famous anglers were members including Zane Grey and Stan Laurel (Laurel & Hardy comedy team). Stan had a similar pin he wore on his lapel. A very rare pin. |
HFFC 1932
1 inch. Any information on what HFFC could stand for? Gold filled. D& C Co. Someone e-mailed and said it might be "Heddon Fly Fishing Champion".
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New Brunswick Guide Badges
Issued to licensed hunting & fishing guides in New
Brunswick Canada.
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American Fisheries Meeting Medal
"51st Annual Meeting American Fisheries Society Sept. 5-6-7 Int. Assoc. of Game Fish & Conservation Commissioners Sept. 8-9, 1921 .. Compliments L.F. Grammes & Sons Allentown, PA.On the front it has a heart on a keystone, Allentown 1867. Made in the form of a watch fob. White metal.
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US Forces Fishing Pin & Related
The first badge,first two photos, says Europe - Fishing Instructor - US Force, 7/8 inch. The second pin Just says Europe with a similar motif, 1 1/2 inches. The third pin says Crailsheim Rod and Gun Club, but also has a similar center section with the fish and US shield, 1 1/8 inch. . My thinking is these pins are from just after WW II, possibly for US forces in Germany when we were in occupation. I also have a few other European US military themed fishing and hunting pins. .
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Nilo Pin and 1959 Duck Stamp
Nilo Farms was a hunting preserve started by Olin Winchester as a place to breed dogs, and test Winchester guns. Pins like this one were given to folks invited to hunt there. The dog on the pin was named King Buck, he was a national champion field trial dog owned by Nilo Kennels. Maynard Reese did his portrait which was used for the 1959 Federal Duck Stamp. The same painting was used for this pin. 1 1/2 inches, bronze. |
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Gar Wood Tuna Hook/Jig
I think this is a developmental prototype for a tuna jig or hook. Gar Wood was a tackle designer, designing reels for Fin Nor among other tackle he designed. Here is what it says on the hang tag that was attached to the hook. "Gar wood Tuna Hook - Stainless steel hook - BRASS will be Chromed - or could be of stainless steel. - Product of Hong Kong - Nov. 1973 - TCL" The hook is larger in diameter than the eye. The head is lead filled brass, shaped back to a lead collar where I guess a skirt could be tied. The front is beveled at an angle. Notice the dimple in the side. I think that probably was to secure the brass in place to the hook, also might indicate where an eye would go. 3 1/2 inches. Strongly made. This came from the estate of Trig Lund, which explains the TCL, and was part of the Heddon archives. Now the question is was this a Heddon prototype? |
Gladding 150th Anniversary Knife
South Bend - Quick - magic Snell Gladding - 150th Anniversary 1816-1966 - Line Up with gladding. No maker's mark, but does have a Made in USA mark, and serial number. Knife blade, file and match striker, money clip, or belt clip, on back. Stainless steel with plastic insert.
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Ludington Master Fisher's Club Token
"Always have this charm with you when fishing." on the front, along with a bass. Same bass appears on the South Bend "Fish and Feel Fit" tokens, but with a different lure and slogan. On the back : "The owner of this good luck fishing charm has qualified as a member of the Master Fishers' Club of Ludington, Michigan". 1 3/8 inches.
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Fish Patented August 10, 1886
I think this is from a children's fishing game where you used a toy rod and line to hook the pieces. Going to have to do more research. 2 5/8 inches. Thin plated metal. |
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