Vintage Baseball Trophy piece: questions answered!

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Posted By: Alan Elefson

Hi-



I am actually not sure that the item scanned below is a belt buckle, or a hat badge, or something else entirely. Has anyone seen anything like this before? Any idea on age or manufacturer or purpose? I am guessing it is either late 1800s or early 1900s based on the shape of the catcher's mask and the bats. I picked it up at an antique auction with a group of silver pins (no baseball pins) that ranged in age from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Any help you might be able to provide would be greatly appreciated.



Thanks in advance,



Alan Elefson



aelefson@hotmail.com



















Edited to change the title thanks to Mike H's excellent detective work!

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Posted By: davidcycleback

I don't think it's a belt buckle, but your dating seems reasonable.

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Posted By: Mike H

Perhaps it was a component of an award badge or trophy. It's beautiful whatever it is.

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Posted By: Alan Elefson

Hi-

I figured I would bump this to the top with a scan showing how the piece would display (I scanned it upside down previously). I also changed the title of the thread as I am fairly certain it was not made for a belt buckle. Can anyone supply any additional information regarding this piece, or has anyone seen something similar?

Thanks in advance,

Alan Elefson

aelefson@hotmail.com





Edited to add thank you very much for the comments thus far!

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Posted By: Mike H

Mystery solved. It's an emblem for a trophy. Here is the exact match for you.

http://www.huntauctions.com/online/imageviewer.cfm?auction_num=37&lot_num=875&lot_qua l=&url_referer=search.cfm

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Posted By: Alan Elefson

Thanks Mike! That trophy is beautiful! I am constantly amazed at the knowledge provided on this board.
Thanks again,
Alan Elefson
aelefson@hotmail.com