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5602ncsrf1937a.jpg (164538 bytes) 5602ncsrf1937b.jpg (134275 bytes)1937 North Carolina State Resident fishing license badge. Copper plated metal. 1 3/4 inches. This is the badge that everyone wants, and that no other state produced one like. Why do they want it? Because it is cute. Shaped like a bluegill, and because it is rare. The ideal centerpiece for any badge collection, or as a great addition to a fishing tackle or lure collection. As far as I know this is the only figural license that was produced by any state. Badge is in  good condition, with only light green verdigris on the tail, mouth, and on the back side of the badge. This could be cleaned, but I would suggest leaving it as it is part of the patina for the badge, and shows it probably was worn while fishing on someone's hat, jacket, or vest. In 20 years of NC badge collecting I have only had a few of these. $475.00 item #4602

 

1952 Pennsylvania Resident Fishing license badge. Good condition, few stains. $24.50 item # 28

 

 

1958 Ontario Non-Resident Angling License. booklet.$12.50 item #163

 

1969 badge given to participants in the Quincy, Michigan Marble lake ice fishing contest/festival. Each badge is individually numbered. A few stains on edge, otherwise good. 2 1/4" $12.50 item #233 (I have more of these. If the one shown is sold. I will pick the best badge left to ship, all are at least as good) Satisfaction guaranteed.

 

2036a.jpg (17386 bytes) 2036b.jpg (13750 bytes) North Carolina 1939 State Resident Fishing License Badge. All North Carolina Badges are rare, this badge is no exception. Badge number 16803. Nickel plated brass. Pin is intact on back. Badge has a few scratches, but overall very good condition. 2 inches. $300.00 item #2036

 

1601.jpg (28194 bytes)  1970 Pennsylvania Adult Resident Hunter paper back tag. Has attached big game tag, turkey tag, and Bear and deer report card. Licensee information filled out on back. Slight fading, very light soiling. $9.00 item #1601

 

1603.jpg (28882 bytes) 1959 Warren County PA Antlerless Deer Fiberboard (paper) back tag. Light soiling. 3 5/8 x 5 inches. $22.50 item # 1603

 

5475tinyfishpina.jpg (30570 bytes) 5475tinyfishpinb.jpg (24495 bytes) Everyone needs one of these detailed, tiny little metal bass pins. Only 5/8 of an inch long. Wear it on your hat, lapel, shirt, or etc. Great little pins. Very well made. These pins are new old stock from a World War Two era dealer who traveled around to arcades, fairs, and amusement parks. . I have several for sale. $6.50 each item #5475

 

4377minnwardenpatch.jpg (47103 bytes) Minnesota Conservation Officer's Patch. Natural resources. Good condition. 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches. I have more than one of these. $7.50 item #4377

 

1672.jpg (26336 bytes) 1939 New York Resident Hunting, Trapping, and Fishing License. Some stains and foxing, some surface scratches, light spots of surface rust on the back. 1 3/4 inch. $27.50 item #1672

 

Southern Bell giveaway Hunting and Fishing license holder/envelope. Cautions against forest fires, shooting telephone insulators, and etc. Oiled paper. 1930s? 2 1/2 X 3 3/4 closed. $9.50 item #888

 

1608.jpg (10793 bytes)  1993 & 1995 Morris Rod & Gun Club pinbacks. Town of Morris in Tioga County, North Central Pa. 1 1/2 inches each, Excellent condition, $15 for the pair. item #1608

 

01022ohlicense1940.jpg (14279 bytes) This is a 1940 Ohio  paper license held inside a metal license holder, pin on badge. The license has been wet, and the ink has run a little bit. Some copper plating loss on the holder. 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 inches. $29.50 item #1022

 

4378illwardenpatch.jpg (47633 bytes) Illinois Conservation Police, Department of Natural Resources, Patch. I have several of these. Good condition. 5 x 3 1/4 inches. $7.50 item #4378

 

1600a.jpg (29784 bytes) A. 1600b.jpg (27332 bytes) B . . 2 Maryland Hunter's Guides, one Fishing Guide. These were synopsis of the game rules. 19 pages each. Some soiling, the staples on the spines of each are rusty, edge & corner wear. 3 1/2 x 6 inches. Your choice, $7.00 each. #1600 a,b.. 

 

1687.jpg (10118 bytes) Izaak Walton League of America, screwback lapel pin. 1/2 inch. Good condition, copper plated. Wonderful bust of Izaak, who was the author of the Complete Angler, and is the patron saint of fly fishermen. $24.50 item #1687

 

4332izaakpina.jpg (18388 bytes) 4332izaakpinb.jpg (17189 bytes) 4332izaakpinc.jpg (33127 bytes) Izaak Walton League of America, screwback lapel pin with original box. This is a bit later than the pin above. One of the plastic hinges is broken on the box. Otherwise excellent. Pin is 1/2 inch. $24.50 item #4332

 

1605.jpg (28632 bytes) 1953 PA Resident Hunter Back Tag, fiberboard (paper). Light soiling, 3 5/8 x 5 inches. $16.50 item #1605

 

5466igfapina.jpg (146919 bytes) 5466igfapinb.jpg (141184 bytes) IGFA pin on badge. International Game Fish Association , the IGFA was founded in 1939 and today is the international governing body for World Records as well as an important voice in fishing ethics, rules, and etc. Enamel on Metal, 1 inch. Possibly 1960s? Good condition, $24.50 item #5466

 

5467orvispina.jpg (168016 bytes) 5467orvispinb.jpg (162451 bytes) Orvis Record Catch Club Pin, sterling silver. If you caught a qualifying fish and sent in a picture and an affidavit to Orvis they would send you one of these pins. I have a later version of this pin I earned in the 1980s it was not sterling, and was slightly different, this is an earlier version. Beautiful jumping trout which is part of the Orvis logo. Good condition, light tarnish. 1 1/8 inch. Marked Sterling on the back. $125.00 item #5467

 

 5635orvisbigtenpina.jpg (80664 bytes) 5635orvisbigtenpinb.jpg (69021 bytes) 5635orvisbigtenpinc.jpg (5712 bytes) Orvis Big Ten Club Sterling Silver pin. 1 1/8 inch, a rare pin. Good condition. I have only seen a couple of these badges, I had to call Orvis to find out what they were awarded for. I got passed to 4-5  people before I ran into someone who remembered them.  The man at Orvis said  this was a  travel club for international fishing destinations from the 1960s, and that you had to visit at least 10 of the spots on the list, and fish, to be  awarded the pin. Not sure if they were all Orvis resorts, or just famous  fishing destinations like the Bimini club and etc. $175.00 item #5635

 

5404misssnaglinetag.jpg (354920 bytes) Mississippi Game & Fish Commission Snag Line tag. Expired June 30, 1972. Fishermen in Mississippi had to attach such tags to the snag lines, nets, and etc. Aluminum, good condition, 1 x 3 inches. $16.50 item #5404

 

5450harborheightstarponpina.jpg (183381 bytes) 5450harborheightstarponpinb.jpg (27180 bytes) International Tarpon Tournament Harbour Heights pin. 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. Some tarnish and light scratches on the back. 1 1/8 inch. $85.00 item #5450

 

5501NCwildlifehuntersafetypatch.jpg (78853 bytes) North Carolina Wildlife Hunter Safety patch. Given to hunters who complete a hunter safety course sponsored by the Wildlife department. Light soiling. 3 x 3 inches. $7.50 item #5501

 

2067palicense58.jpg (21538 bytes) 1958 PA Resident Fishing License Badge. 1 3/4 inches. Some light surface scratches, slight yellowing, but overall a good badge. Displays well. $27.50 item #2067

 

5609nrabeara.jpg (35468 bytes) 5609nrabearb.jpg (24398 bytes) National Rifle Association Bear tiepin. The NRA Hunter Services Division gave out these award pins for each species of game a member took and documented. Gold plated, enamel, 3/4 inch.$16.50 item #5609

 

Every badge I sell is an authentic, old, badge, unless noted otherwise. I guarantee such, and if you have doubts, you are welcome to return the item for a refund. Make sure any dealer will stand behind what he sells.

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I collect, sell, and trade fishing & hunting license badges. If you have any badges to sell or trade, please e-mail me at the address below. I am primarily interested in southern licenses, but will consider other badges. I also collect Field & Stream award and honor pins, and other fishing related pins. 


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