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AIRESEARCH ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS DIVISION LAPEL PIN: 1985, VF condition - moderate surface wear, size approximately 3/4 inch square, gold colored metal clutch back pin, Garrett AiResearch - Tucson Aerospace Division logo, given out to AiResearch employees, Garrett merged with Allied Corp. to form Allied Signal in 1985. Rare item for aerospace collectors. See pin  $12

AFA LAPEL PINS: Lot of 2 different, circa-1990s, Air Force Association lapel pins, 1) Like New-, size roughly an inch top to bottom, circular shaped with extensions, silver colored metal with red, white and blue painted AFA logo front, clutch back pin with rubber clasp; and 2) VF, size roughly 1/2 inch top to bottom, circular logo with wings, gold colored metal with metal clutch back clasp. Will include a third different AFA pin in slightly scuffed condition for free with this pair. See pins  Both for $10

AIR FORCE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION LAPEL PIN: 2004, Like New/As Issued, MIB - still in original sealed bag, 3/4 x 5/8 inch rectangular silver colored metal/enamel clutch back pin, image of the memorial with "Air Force Memorial Foundation" text below it, no hallmark on back. The memorial is located in Arlington County, Virginia. Image fuzzy due to scan through bag. See pin  $7.50

AIR FORCE (USAF) 303rd AIR REFUELING SQUADRON LAPEL PINS: Lot of 2 identical, 1990s, Like New/As Issued - minor manufactured design imperfections, 1 1/4 inch off-round gold colored metal/enamel clutch back pins, 303rd ARS emblem, backs are plain - no hallmarks. See pins  Both for $15

AMERICAN AIRLINES AADVANTAGE LAPEL PIN: New/MIB - still sealed in original plastic bag, 1991, approximate size 1/2 x 1 inch, raised enamel coated silver colored metal clutch back pin, issued to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the AAdvantage program, shows an American Airlines plane over the earth with "10th Anniversary 1981-1991" boxed below it, "AAdvantage" incorporating the AA logo is at the bottom of the pin. See pin  $12

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION RED DRESS LAPEL PINS: Lot of 2 identical, issued 2003-2005, Like New, "Go Red For Women" red dress with heart, roughly 3/4 inch long, raised enamel, clutch back pin, silver metal backing. See pins  Both for $10

AMERICAN RED CROSS DONOR LAPEL PINS: Lot of 5, Early-1990s, NM/Like New, gold color metal clutch back pins, four are Blood Drop donor awards with "1, 2, 3 or 4 Gallon Donor" printed on them, 3/4 inch long, red cross on a white background; the fifth is a 1 x 3/4 inch rectangle with a band aid on it that has the tag line "Wear it as a badge of honor" below it with the American Red Cross logo beneath it. See pins  All 5 for $25

AMERICAN RED CROSS VOLUNTEER LAPEL PINS: Lot of 2, 1980s, NM-/Like New-, gold color metal clutch back pins with white backing, a red cross and "Volunteer" on it, 1/2 inch in diameter, one pin has a dangling "1" add-on indicating years of service, "W" hallmark on back of pins. See pins  Both for $10

ANGEL LAPEL PINS: Lot of 4 (3 different with 1 duplicate), 1980s-1990s, Used/Like New-, All clutch back metal pins, Lot includes Two (2) White and Gold Cartoon Angels in Blue Togas, 1 1/8 inches tall, gold metal; a Patriotic American Flag Angel, 1 inch tall, raised enamel, silver metal; and an Oval Cameo Style Angel, 1 1/8 inches tall, raised enamel, gold metal backing, made to look antiqued. See pins  All 4 for $28

APPLECARE LAPEL PIN: 1990s, NM/Like New, raised enamel promotional pin of the AppleCare logo, gold lettering on a blue background, roughly 1 1/4 inches long by 3/8 inch tall, clutch pin back, gold colored metal trim. For computer geeks and Apple collectors. Scan is dark, but it gives you good idea about appearance. See pin  $3

ARIANESPACE ARIANE 4 ROCKET ENAMEL LAPEL PIN: 1992, NM/Like New, Size 0.75 x 1 inches, raised enamel coated gold colored metal clutch back pin, shows an Ariane 4 rocket lifting off, Arianespace logo at bottom and palm trees to the left. Obtained at the Centre Spatial Guyanais launch base in Kourou, French Guiana. See pin  $15

ARIANESPACE ARIANE 4 ROCKET LAPEL PIN: 1991, NM/Like New, Size approximately 1/4 x 1 3/8 inches, plastic clutch back pin, gold color Ariane 4 rocket. Obtained at the Centre Spatial Guyanais launch base in Kourou, French Guiana. See pin  $10

ARIANE / CENTRE SPATIAL GUYANAIS 50TH LAUNCH LAPEL PIN: 1992, NM/Like New, Size approximately 7/8 inch wide x 5/8 inch tall, gold colored metal clutch back pin, "1992 Ariane 50 Centre Spatial Guyanais" lettering over a maroon field. "Vector 19(594) 355334" hallmark on back. Issued to commemorate 50 Ariane launches at CSG, very limited. Obtained at the CSG launch base in Kourou, French Guiana. See pin  $30

ASMBA 10K GOLD FILLED LAPEL PIN: Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association clutch back lapel pin/tie tack, year unknown, NM/Like New on original backing card in plastic box, size 9/16 x 7/16 inches, 10K Gold Filled, hallmarks "CTO 1/10 10K" on back. CTO is the trademark of O. C. Tanner Jewelry Co. in Salt Lake City. 1/10 10K means the piece is gold filled. 1/10 of the weight is 10K gold and the rest is a base metal. "ASMBA" with an eagle above it and an atom symbol below it. See pin in box  $10

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BASEBALL M.V.P. MLB COLLECTOR PIN SERIES: Made by Ace Novelty in 1990, Raised enamel style lapel pins with clutch pin backs, each pin comes with a 1990 Score card of the player. 
Will Clark - San Francisco Giants, MOC (3 available) See pin/card  $3
Will Clark - San Francisco Giants, Backing card is separating from the plastic blister pack  $2
Kevin Mitchell - San Francisco Giants, MOC See pin/card  $3
Kevin Mitchell - San Francisco Giants, Backing card is dinged  $2.50
Darryl Strawberry - New York Mets, MOC See pin/card  $3

BATMAN BUTTONS: Lot of 2 different, 1991, NM/Like New, 2.25 inches in diameter, made by OSP Pub., color artwork, medium shot of Batman standing in front of a wall (looks like Jim Aparo art) and the other one has Batman on a ledge with a gargoyle overlooking Gotham City. See buttons  Both for $8

BELMONT RACE TRACK BUTTON/POST CARD LOT: Button issued circa-1969, NM/Like New, 2.25 inches in diameter, obtained at Belmont Park in New York. White background with brown quarter horse head in the center, "World's Fastest Animal" at top and "Belmont Park" at the bottom in green lettering. Plus, a lot of 5 Paul Art Press post cards, all color, all unused, average condition is NM, issued same time frame circa-1969, out of print, cards show the 1968 rebuilt stands, thoroughbred foal with NYRA symbol, and 3 shots of thoroughbred horses being lead through paddocks and walking rings. Rare 50+ year old horse racing collectibles. See button and 2 post cards  See 3 more cards  All for $22

BERLIN AIRLIFT VETERANS ASSOCIATION LAPEL PIN: 1980s, NM-, circular raised enamel, double clutch back pin, gold colored metal, design features the Berlin Airlift monument and text that reads "Berlin Airlift Vet Assn" in a banner over the central circular design, roughly 1 1/4 inches from banner side to side. See pin  $10

"BITE ME, FAN BOY" BUTTON: Early-1990s, NM/Like New, 1 inch in diameter, black background with white lettering. Rather direct convention wisdom on a button. See button  $2.50

BOOKMANS PUG DOG BUTTONS: Lot of Two, 2017, NM/Like New, 1.25 inches in diameter, blue-gray background, shows the face of a pug dog wearing glasses with the Bookmans book store logo below it. See buttons  Both for $2.50

BUD LIGHT BEER PIN: Metal beer cap pin, circa-1998, “Guaranteed Fresh” promo, NM/Like New, 1.25 inches round. This has a blinking red light in the center but the current battery is dead. You’ll need to replace it. The pin back is a little pc board. See pin  $3.50

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CAN I SLEEP AT YOUR HOUSE TONIGHT? ... THE MORGUE IS CLOSED BUTTON: 1970s, VF+ - has a few pinhole nicks near the edge, this button was part of a Hallmark card, so it's pressed flat and concave, size 2.25 inches round, red with black lettering. See button  $5

CAPTAIN EO DISNEYLAND LAPEL PIN: 1986, MOC - Still on the original "Walt Disney Character Jewelry" blue backing, circular raised enamel pin of the Captain EO attraction logo, roughly 1 1/8 inch in diameter, clutch back pin, gold colored metal trim, "Disneyland" at the pin bottom. This is the long unavailable Disneyland version of the pin from the retired attraction featuring Michael Jackson in a 3-D film. See pin  $18

CENTRE SPATIAL GUYANAIS ARIANE 4 ENAMEL LAPEL PIN: 1992. NM/Like New, Size approximately 1/2 inch wide x 1 1/8 inches tall, raised enamel coated silver colored metal clutch back pin, shows an Ariane 4 rocket lifting off, CSG logo at bottom and a globe in the background. "TOSCA" hallmark on back. Obtained at the Centre Spatial Guyanais launch base in Kourou, French Guiana. See pin  $15

CENTRE SPATIAL GUYANAIS ARIANE 4 ENAMEL LAPEL PIN: 1992, NM/Like New, Size approximately 3/4 inch wide x 1 inch tall, raised enamel coated metal clutch back pin, Ariane 4 rocket lifting off with a jungle background, Centre Spatial Guyanais printed at bottom. "TOSCA" hallmark on back. Obtained at the Centre Spatial Guyanais launch base in Kourou, French Guiana. See pin  $15

CHANNEL 7 NATURALISTS BUTTON: 1980s, NM/Like New, size 2.25 inches round, promotional button given out by Channel 7 KGO-TV (ABC) in San Francisco, yellow with blue lettering and a bay otter on its back in the center. See button  $5

CHEVRON CARS - TONY TURBO LAPEL PIN: Issued mid-1990s, NM/Like New on original Chevron plastic backing card with logo, size approximately 1.5 inches wide x 3/4 inch tall, enamel coated gold metal clutch back pin of Chevron mascot Tony Turbo. "Techron" and Chevron logo hallmarks on back. Made in Taiwan sticker on card back. Perfect tie-in item for the toy car collectors. See pin  $8

CS2000 CUSTOMER SUPPORT LAPEL PIN: 1999, NM/Like New, size approximately 1.25 inches in diameter, gold metal clutch back pin from an old Intuit Customer Service program. Shows the CS model of "Customers, Business, Results, People, Community." Only a few hundred of these were made. See pin  $5

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DISNEYLAND 30TH YEAR BUTTON: 1985, NM/Like New, size 2.25 inches round, "Disneyland 30th Year" and "The Happiest Place On Earth" text on front with a stylized multicolor image of the Disneyland Cinderella Castle, "© Walt Disney Productions" at the bottom. Issued in 1985 to commemorate Disneyland's 30th anniversary. Image Note: Text at bottom has full color intensity. The light from the scanner makes it appear washed out, but it is not. See button  $8

DOS EQUIS CINCO DE MAYO BUTTON: 1987, NM/Like New, size 2.25 inches round, "Dos Equis. XX The spirit of Cinco De Mayo." text on button with party streamer background, Moctezuma Imports beer promo. See buttton  $5

DOS LOCOS CANTINA RESTAURANT BUTTON: Late 1980s, NM/Like New, size approximately 2.25 inches round, "We've "Bean" To Dos Locos Cantina" text on the button, two cool beans in sombreros on the button, colorful background design on a white button, from a now defunct Tucson restaurant. See button  $2

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FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY ENAMEL PIN: Year Unknown (1980s or later), Like New - possibly unused, 3/8 inch shield with "5 YRS." on it, gold colored metal clutch back pin with chain, roughly 1 3/4 inches from shield tip to lug oval on chain. See pin  $5

FLORIDA'S SILVER SPRINGS BUTTON: Circa-1975, Front Like New but the back shows some oxidation discoloration, approximately 2 1/8 inches round, "Don't Miss Florida's Silver Springs" text with the fish logo, made by Hewig-Marvic in Brooklyn, NY. See button  $2.50

FORD AEROSPACE SATELLITE LAPEL PIN: Issued late-1970s, MIB - still sealed in original plastic bag, size approximately 1 inch wide x 1/2 inch tall, gold colored metal clutch back pin, the Ford logo over a satellite is the central image. This pin was from the Microwave Engineering Laboratories section and this is printed above and below the satellite image. Ford Aerospace no longer exists; it was purchased by Space Systems/Loral. Quite rare. See pin  $25

FORD AEROSPACE SATELLITE LAPEL PIN: Issued late-1970s, MIB - still sealed in original plastic bag, size approximately 1 inch wide x 1/2 inch tall, gold colored metal clutch back pin, the Ford logo over a satellite is the central image. This pin was from the Microwave Products Electronics Operations section and this is printed above and below the satellite image. Ford Aerospace no longer exists; it was purchased by Space Systems/Loral. Quite rare. See pin  $25

FORD AEROSPACE SATELLITE LAPEL PIN: Issued late-1970s, MIB - still sealed in original plastic bag, size approximately 1 inch wide x 1/2 inch tall, gold colored metal clutch back pin, the Ford logo over a satellite is the central image. This pin was from the Power Control Products Electronics Operations section and this is printed above and below the satellite image. Ford Aerospace no longer exists; it was purchased by Space Systems/Loral. Quite rare. See pin  $25

FOSTER’S LAGER FLICKER PIN/BUTTON: Circa-1987, “Get A Kick Out Of Life” flicker pin with a kicking kangaroo on it, unusual promo from the Australian beer maker, NM/Like New, 3.25 inches round. See flicker pin  $6

FOX LAPEL PIN/TIE TACK: Date unknown (pre-2000), Like New - possibly unused, 7/8 inch long, full figure fox clutch back lapel pin or tie tack, looks like its smiling or snarling, non-precious silver colored metal, no hallmarks. See pin  $5

FREEMASON LAPEL PIN AND TIE TACK: 1980's, both NM/Like New in their original plastic display boxes. The small clutch back pin is a Masonic Eastern Star, silver colored metal with blue pentagon inside, size roughly 3/8 inch from tip to tip, the foam cushion in the display box is showing 35+ years of age. The silver colored metal tie tack is the Double-Headed Eagle symbol with 32 in a blue triangle at center and is one of the 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Freemasonry’s most recognizable symbols, size roughly 5/8 inch in diameter, the outer ring is rhinestone covered, backing and box in excellent condition. See tie tack and pin  Both for $14

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GOODWILL GAMES 1990 LAPEL PIN SET: Seattle 1990 Goodwill Games Pepsi Collector Pin Set. Complete set of 4 raised enamel style pins with clutch backs, issued by Pepsi at the games, very limited production. NM/Like New, still in the original plastic case with a Pepsi Goodwill Games nomenclature plate on the padded pin holder. 3 pins are solely Goodwill Games: Crossed USA and Russia flags with "Goodwill Games" below, Basketball player with "Goodwill Games Seattle '90" and Circular World Map with "Seattle '90 Goodwill Games" around the outer edge; the 4th pin is the Pepsi logo with "Seattle 1990 Goodwill Games" around the outer edge. Hard to find Pepsi Cola promotional pin set. (2 available) See sample pin set  $40

GROTON CROAKER SUBMARINE BUTTON: 1984, VF - has some slight orange discoloration by the word "submarine", size 3 inches round, "I Toured Aboard Submarine Croaker Groton, Conn." in blue letters above and below a blue tinted shot of the Croaker, white background, from the submarine memorial in Groton, CT. See button  $2.50

GUINNESS STOUT BUTTON: 1990, NM/Like New, size 2.25 inches round, Guinness promo button. Black background with "Guinness Stout Deep. Dark. Secret." in cream colored letters below the red harp logo. See button  $5

GUMBY and POKEY LAPEL PINS: Issued Late-1980s, NM/Like New, pair of raised enamel pins of Gumby wearing a "G" baseball cap with a bat on his shoulder and a full figure Pokey, both roughly 1.25 inches tall, clutch pin backs, gold colored metal trim. Gumby has red eyes and a white cap. There are variations of the Gumby pin with black eyes and a yellow cap. Sold as a set. See pins  Both the Gumby and Pokey pins for $18

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HONEYWELL LAPEL PIN: 1999, NM/Like New, size approximately 5/8 x 1/4 inch, burnished bronze colored metal clutch back pin, Honeywell aerospace division logo, given out to Honeywell company employees (before they laid you off). See pin  $5

HONOLULU MARATHON 1991 LAPEL PIN: 1991, Lapel Style Pin, MIB - Still sealed in the original plastic pack, size just under 1 inch square, clutch pin back, bronze colored metal trim. Dated multicolor image of the Honolulu Marathon logo running native. Run it and lose yours? Here's an opportunity to turn back time a couple decades and get a new one. See pin  $26.20

HOTEL NEVADA & CASINO BUTTON: 1980s, VF+, 1 3/8 inches in diameter, "Hotel Nevada & Casino" blue text with the old logo, plus "800-634-6495" phone number below it, yellow background, closed in Las Vegas in 2009. See button  $5

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I'D RATHER BE IN TUCSON! BUTTON: Mid-1970s, NM-, 1.5 inches in diameter, Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau sponsored promo button that reads "I'd rather be in Tucson!" with a sun wearing shades below it, yellow background with brown text. See button  $4

IF OLDER IS BETTER I MUST BE APPROACHING MAGNIFICENT BUTTON: 1990s, NM/Like New, 2.25 inches in diameter, dark blue background with the text sentiment in white and a lighter shade of blue. See button  $2

I LOVE IT HERE BUTTON: 1980s, VF+, 3 inches in diameter, white text on a blue background. Perfect for someone who loves where they are. See button  $3

INCREASE THE PEACE BUTTON: 1990s, NM/Like New, 2.25 inches in diameter, "Increase The Peace" and "Aumenta La Paz" surrounding the earth with the I Love You sign. See button  $2

ITALIAN BUTTONS: Pair of "Italian Pride" buttons, issued early/mid-1980s, NM/Like New, both 1.25 inches in diameter, "Fine Italian Design" (ZT49-BT) and "Very Modern Very Italian & Very Good" (MN01-BT) text in Italy's flag colors on a white background, manufactured by Peacock Papers in Boston. Display your heritage proudly with these buttons! See buttons  Both for $9.50

I'VE JOINED THE TAX REVOLT! BUTTON: Early 1980s, NM/Like New, 1.75 inches in diameter, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association giveaway button that reads "I've Joined" (in green) The Tax Revolt! (in black) Why Don't You? (in green). Howard Jarvis 6363 Wilshire Blvd. L.A. Calif. 90048 appears in tiny print along the bottom edge. See button  $2

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KC-97 STRATOFREIGHTER LAPEL PIN: Circa 1980s-90s, NM/Like New, enamel lapel pin, gold colored metal, clutch back grasp was issued with an upgrade from regular pins of this type, size 1.5 inches long, the Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter, sometimes referred to as a Stratotanker, was a U.S. Air Force aerial refueling plane that was retired in 1978. See pin  $11

KISS ME IT'S MY BIRTHDAY BUTTON: Circa-2000, NM/Like New, size 1.75 inches round, pink "Kiss Me" on white background upper with black "It's My Birthday" on dark pink lower, manufacturer copyright text "114 © Kalan Philia 19151" on side edge, fun birthday button. See button  $3

KOREAN WAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY BUTTON: 2000, VF+, size 1 3/8 inches round, dark blue background with red/white/blue/gold design colors, "United States Of America," "50th Anniversary Of the Korean War," and "1950-1953 Commemoration 2000-2003" text, integrated Korean and U.S. flag design with branches. See button  $5

KPIG PRAISE THE LARD BUTTON: 1989, NM/Like New, size 2.25 inches round, KPIG 107.5 FM in Freedom, California promo button. Color artwork of a pig in a white suit with a white hat and shades exclaiming "Praise the Lard." See button  $10

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LOOK WHO'S 30! BUTTON: 1984, NM/Like New, size 2.25 inches round, dark blue background with white "Look Who's 30!" text, manufacturer side edge copyright reads "© 1984 Frances Meyer, Inc.", fun 30th birthday button. See button  $4

LUTHERAN CHURCH SYMBOL LAPEL PIN: Circa-1980s, NM/Like New, roughly 1/2 inch in diameter, Luther Rose Seal, gold metal clutch back pin. The Luther Seal or Luther Rose is a widely-recognized symbol for Lutheranism. It was the seal that was designed for Martin Luther at the behest of Prince John Frederick in 1530. See pin  $5

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MAHATMA RICE PROMO LAPEL PIN: Circa-1989, NM/Like New, plastic Mahatma logo in red letters, roughly 0.75 inches long by 0.25 inches tall, metal clutch pin back, metal pin imbedded in the back of the plastic logo. Issued as a promotional item. See pin  $2

MARANA ARIZONA LAPEL PIN: 1990s, NM/Like New, round Town of Marana Arizona lapel pin, 7/8 inch in diameter, copper colored metal clutch back, image is an older variation of the town's logo, "1977" on pin was the year Marana incorporated, not when the pin was issued. See pin  $5

MARBLE - ROBERT MARBLE PENGUIN ENAMEL LAPEL PIN: Issued mid-1980s, NM/Like New, size approximately 1 inch wide x 1.25 inches tall, enamel coated gold metal clutch back pin of a Robert Marble penguin waving. "Officially Licensed Product R. Marble © Milestone © " hallmark on back. These pins were never reissued and quickly became collector's items. Great for either Robert Marble or Penguin collectors! See pin  $18

MARVEL COMICS #1 BUTTON: Obtained in 1983, NM/Like New, size 3 inches round, this button features the legendary cover to Marvel Comics (later Marvel Mystery Comics) premiere issue from 1939. Color cover artwork by Frank R. Paul of the Human Torch. Great item for any Marvel fan. See button  $10

MICKEY AND MINNIE MOUSE TORONTO LAPEL PIN: 1980s, NM/Like New, 1 inch tall by 3/4 inch wide, black, red, white and gold enamel lapel pin, gold metal, clutch back, features Mickey and Minnie in a hot air balloon with "TORONTO" in red printed in the white cloud below the balloon's basket. Unusual bit of Disneyana with a Canadian accent. See pin  $10

MIGRAR NO ES UN DELITO BUTTON: 2019, NM/Like New, size approximately 2.25 inches round, white background, black text and a six butterflies, "To migrate is not a crime" would be the English translation. See button  $2

MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM BUTTON: 1986, NM/Like New, size 1.75 inches round, button features one of the original promotional images of a close-up of a brown otter's face on a white background. Monterey Bay Aquarium in blue letters encircles the otter's face. The aquarium opened in California in 1984. See button  $8

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPER CITIES WALK BUTTON: Late 1980s, NM/Like New, size approximately 1.5 inches round, "Join Me In The Super Cities Walk For Multiple Sclerosis" green text on a white background button, a banner logo runs through the center of the text. See button  $2

MUSEUM OF MODERN MYTHOLOGY: I SAW THE DOG: Circa Mid-1980s, NM/Like New, size 1.5 inches round, "I Saw The Dog" text at top with the Doggie Diner head below it, and "Museum of Modern Mythology" at the bottom, text is white, red background. These were sold when the museum was located in The Cannery in San Francisco, CA. Doggie Diner and vintage advertising collectors will want this hard to find button. See button  $15

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NASA CHALLENGER SPACE SHUTTLE LAPEL PIN: Late-1980s, NM/Like New/As Issued - still on original backing card in plastic bag, made by Pinnacle Designs, 1.25 inches across, clutch back, multi-color design featuring the Challenger shuttle taking off from earth with the crew names "McNair Onizuka Resnik Scobee Smith McAuliffe Jarvis" above and below the design, gold colored non-precious metal, "NASA STS-51L 1-28-86 CHALLENGER" hallmark on back, NASA authorized product - not one of the cheap knock-offs which don't have the Challenger hallmark. See pin  $15

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES L/PAT LAPEL PIN: 1980s, NM-, size 7/8 x 1 inch, gold colored metal, clutch back pin, red , white and blue Great Seal of the United States surrounded by "National Association For Uniformed Services" text with "L/PAT" below it. See pin  $7.50

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OLYMPIA BEER LOGO LAPEL PIN: Obtained in 1985, MOC - Still on the original white rack backing, raised enamel pin of the horseshoe Olympia Beer logo in gold, green, white, and black, roughly 1 x 1 inches, clutch pin back, gold colored metal trim. "Taiwan" hallmark stamped on the back. See pin  $10

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PEACE DOVE LAPEL PINS: Lot of 2 identical, Issued Late-1980s, NM/Like New, circular raised enamel pin of a white dove with a multicolored background, roughly 1 inch in diameter, clutch pin back, gold colored metal trim. It doesn't matter if you perceive this as a religious symbol of faith, if you are a peacenik from the Woodstock generation, if you are an avid bird watcher, or if you just like Dove chocolate bars, this pin is quite lovely to wear. See pin  Both for $14

ROSS PEROT CAMPAIGN BUTTONS: Lot of 3, 1992, NM/Like New, includes two "Ross Perot for President '92," size 2.25 inches round, made by AM Productions in Austin, TX and one "Join Ross Perot & Us, United We Stand America," size 3 inches round. See buttons  All 3 for $10

PHOENIX ART MUSEUM - A CENTURY OF FRENCH MASTERS "I'M IMPRESSED" BUTTON: 1979-80, NM/Like New, size 3 inches round, button issued in conjunction with the travelling "French Masters: Corot to Braque" exhibit out of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. This button was obtained in 1980 at the Phoenix Art Museum. Blue button with large "I'm Impressed" in white letters in the center. Phoenix Art Museum - Corot to Braque - A Century of French Masters in white letters circles the edge of the button. Fun item for any art connoisseur. See button  $10

POLAND COAT OF ARMS AND USA-POLAND FLAGS LAPEL PINS: Lot of 3, Circa-1980s, VF, one of the flag pairs has a slight manufacturing imperfection on the Polish flag, minor rub wear on all backs, hand enameled pins, Coat of Arms of Poland (White Crowned Eagle on red background) is approximately 1/2 x 3/4 inches, the two sets of U.S.A.-Poland flags are roughly 7/8 inch across, all clutch pin backs, gold plated metal trim. See pins  All 3 for $10

POLISH LOVER BUTTON AND ARIZONA POLISH CLUB PATCHES: Polish Lover button, 1980s, VF+, size 2.25 inches round, "Polish Lover" in a heart. Also, 2 identical cloth patches, Like New, from the 1980s, size 2.75 x 3.5 inches, features the coat of arms of Poland with "Arizona" above it and "Polish Club" below it (front and back shown). See button and patches  All 3 for $12

PORTLAND MARATHON 1989 LAPEL PIN: 1989, Lapel Style Pin, MIB - Still sealed in the original plastic pack, size roughly 1 1/8 inches square, clutch pin back, gold colored metal trim, "Milestone © (818) 969-5855" hallmark on back. Dated multicolor image of the Portland Marathon logo running figure. Run it and lose yours? Here's an opportunity to turn back time 30 years and get a new one. See pin  $26.20

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QUICKBOOKS PRO 2000 PROMOTIONAL ENAMEL LAPEL PIN: Promo issued in 2000, VF - very minor surface wear, square raised enamel pin of the QuickBooks logo in green, white, gold, and red, roughly 1 1/8 inches square, clutch pin back, gold colored metal trim, "Made in USA" hallmark stamped on the back. See pin  $5

QUICKSILVER CHALLENGE '88 HALF MARATHON LAPEL PIN: 1988, Lapel Style Pin, MIB - Still sealed in the original plastic pack, size roughly 1 1/4 inches tall by 1 5/8 inches wide, raised enamel, clutch pin back, gold colored metal trim. Dated blue and gold image of a fox in the brush with a banner below it that reads "Quicksilver Challenge '88" then "half marathon" below that. From a fun cross country half marathon course in northern California. Run it and lose yours? Here's an opportunity to turn back time over 30 years and get a new one. See pin  $22

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RED MOLLY BUTTON: 2018, NM/Like New, size 1.5 inches round, white background with a red heart and the white "Red Molly" logo inside it, promo button for the fabulous female band consisting of Abbie Gardner, Laurie MacAllister and Molly Venter. See button  $5

ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME BUTTONS: Lot of 2 identical, 5th Anniversary Celebration buttons, distributed in 2000, NM/Like New, available only at the Hall of Fame in Cleveland, 2 inches square, image shows a hand with a cigarette lighter. See sample button  Both for $15

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SABBAR SHRINE LAPEL PINS: Lot of 2 different, early-1980s, Like New/As Issued, MIB - still in original sealed bags, #1) Santa Claus head wearing a fez, "Clothe A Child" in his beard, 1 1/8 inches long, gold colored metal, raised enamel clutch back pin, loop on top of the fez (if that was intended to make this double as a necklace charm, I'm not sure how that would work with the clutch pin), no hallmark on back and #2) Shrine Circus Clown, 3/4 x 1 inch, rectangular gold colored metal, raised enamel clutch back pin, produced by Lapel Pins & More in Tucson, AZ, Made in Taiwan stamped on bag which has wear, this pin is also on a backing card. Pin scans are fuzzy due to plastic bags. See pins  Both for $15

SABBAR SHRINE ROADRUNNERS LAPEL PIN: 1979, NM/Like New, Roadrunner wearing a fez with the Shriners symbol behind it and dated "1979" in the image, 11/16 inches in diameter, gold colored metal, clutch back pin, probably from the Tucson, Arizona Sabbar Shrine Temple. See pin  $10

ST. JOSEPH'S INDIAN SCHOOL LAPEL PINS, CHARM AND DREAMCATCHER: Lot of two Lapel Pins and one Necklace/Bracelet Charm, VF+ to NM- condition, circa-1980s, gold colored metal, both pins are raised enamel clutch backs and the charm is also raised enamel, Lapel Pin 1) 3/4 inch diameter, "St. Joseph's Indian School" text in the outer green border surrounding a Native American design, four feathers dangle from the bottom, approximately 1.5 inches from top of circle to bottom of feathers, Lapel Pin 2) Native American Dreamcatcher, approximately 1 1/8 inches long, and the Charm has the same appearance as Lapel Pin 1 with a blue border and a double loop at top to attach to a necklace or charm bracelet, approximately 1 5/8 inches from loop to bottom of feathers. Also, a Dreamcatcher, MIP - unopened in original bag, roughly 9.5 inches long from ring to feather tip when fully opened, metal loop at top could be used to hang or as a keychain, authentic Native American item made in China (oh, brother!). Located in Chamberlain, South Dakota the school serves Lakota (Sioux) children and their families. See pins, charm and dreamcatcher  All 4 for $30

SAN FRANCISCO ZOO PANDAS BUTTON: 1980s, NM-: small sticky spot on back where price tag removed, size 2.25 inches round, button with artwork by V. Young, shows an upside down panda half on its back and half on its head with the tag line "Head Over Heels Over San Francisco's Pandas." Issued for a limited time when the pandas were on loan from China to the S.F. Zoo. See button  $10

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SCHLITZ MALT LIQUOR BADGE: Circa-1987, NM/Like New, blue plastic promotional badge with the Bull logo, 2.5 x 1.75 inches oval. See badge  $5

SENIOR OLYMPIC FESTIVAL 2001 LAPEL PIN: 2001, NM/Like New - in original opened plastic bag, 1 1/4 inches round, gold colored metal clutch back pin, "Senior Olympic Festival 17th Anniversary" around the outer rim with "2001 Tucson" in the center image of a purple sun behind a saguaro cactus. Made in China printed on bag. See pin  $9

SENIOR POWER BUTTON: Mid-1970s, NM/Like New, size 2 inches round, yellow button with red "Senior Power" and the New Mexico Indian sun symbol in between the words. This was a New Mexico high school pep button. See button  $5

7-UP PROMO BUTTON/BADGE: Lot of 2, promotional items from the Mid-1980s, NM/Like New, 1) "No Caffeine Never Had It. Never Will." 7-UP button, and 2) "Rethink Your Drink - Taste The Better Refresher" flicker badge, both are 3 inches round. See button and badge  Both for $9

SITKA VISITORS BUREAU LITTLE DROOK BUTTONS: Lot of 3 identical, 1970, NM/Like New, 1 inch round, copyright M. Taranoff, made by Horn Co. in Glenside, PA, cartoon Russian dancer buttons produced as souvenirs from the Sitka, Alaska tourist bureau. See buttons  All 3 for $12

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SNOOPY BUTTON: Late-1970s, Front VF but the back shows some oxidation discoloration, approximately 2 1/8 inches round, "BOSS" text with Snoopy wearing a beret and holding a megaphone, the 1958 United Feature Syndicate copyright for the Peanuts strip is also on the button face, made by Butterfly Originals in Cherry Hill, NJ. See button  $2

SPACE SYSTEMS/LORAL 10 YEAR LAPEL PIN: Late-1980s, NM/Like New on original backing card in original plastic box, size approximately 5/8 inch wide x 3/8 inch tall, silver metal clutch back pin with blue background of the "SS/L" logo with "10 Years" below it, plastic box is 1 1/8 inches square. This is how the aerospace giant in Palo Alto, California rewarded its employees for 10 years of service, then laid them off. See pin  $12

SPELLBOUND MARVEL COMICS PROMOTIONAL BUTTON: 1987, NM/Like New, 1.25 inch promotional button issued by Marvel for the "Spellbound" series. Not commercially sold. Black button with a gold lightning bolt and the text "I've Been Spellbound." See button  $4

SPIRIT OF ARIZONA B-2 STEALTH BOMBER LAPEL PIN: 1998, NM/Like New/As Issued - still on original backing paper, 1 inch across, clutch back, black metal B-2 bomber pin. The pin is a standard B-2 design, but these were given out at the Naming Ceremony at Davis-Monthan AFB on March 20, 1998 to invited guests. See pin  $15

STAMP OUT SMALL ROOMS BUTTON: From the mid-70s, VF - has a one minor surface nick seen only at an angle, 2.25 inches in diameter, button shows a red C with a plumb bob dangling through it (a registered logo) surrounded by the words Stamp Out Small Rooms. See button  $3

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STAR TREK / STAR WARS BUTTONS and PINS - See those pages on this Web site!  Go to Star Trek / Go to Star Wars

STROH'S BEER BUTTON: Circa-1987, promo issued during a push to get Stroh’s into the west coast market, NM/Like New, "Hello California – From One Beer Lover To Another" yellow button with red lettering, 3 inches round. See button  $5

STUART ANDERSON'S BLACK ANGUS RESTAURANT BUTTON: Late-1970s, NM/Like New, size 1.75 inches round, white button with black lettering that reads "We're Proud To Be In Tucson" and the SA steer logo below it. See button  $4

SUPERBIRD SATELLITE ENAMEL LAPEL PIN: 1991, MIP - Still sealed in original plastic bag, Size 1 inch wide x 3/4 inches tall, enamel coated gold colored metal clutch back pin, U.S.-Japan Satellite Project, Superbird logo at top, U.S.-Japan flags merge in the background with the satellite in the center of an eagle. This was the program’s central logo image design. Limited production, quite rare. See pin  $25

SUPERMAN: Lot of miscellaneous items, includes: "My Planet Was Destroyed" DC Comics promo button from 1986, NM/Like New, rectangular, 1.5 x 2.5 inches; Set of 4 Superman plastic clothes pins, like new on tube holder, 1988; and 3 packs of Superman chewable vitamins, packs priced at 59 cents, 1990, unopened, like new, Superman on the front. See lot with button  All 5 items for  $25

A. SURKOV CRUISE SHIP PINS: Lot of 4 identical, 1990, MIP - still sealed in original plastic packages, each pin is 1 3/16 inch wide x 13/16 inch tall, pinback style, obtained during the Franklin Mint Collectors Society Pathways Of Peter The Great cruise from June 19 - July 2, 1990, pin shows the M/S Surkov cruise ship sailing with a sign in Russian above it. Each pin is in a separate pack and the four packs are connected. See pins  All 4 for $25

SURVIVAL FLIGHT HELICOPTER LAPEL PINS: Early-1980s, Lot of 2, both VF condition, gold color metal Helicopter clutch back pins, one is an inch long with a reddish-brown color logo and the second is 3/4 inches long with dark blue color, both rescue helicopters have "Survival Flight" printed below them, from a U.S. emergency medical transport service. See pins  Both for $10

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TASMANIAN DEVIL BUTTON: 1981, NM/Like New, 3 inches in diameter, sold at Marriott's Great America amusement park. Full figure, color, Tasmanian Devil leaping at you, "Tasmanian Devil" written at top and "Marriott's Great America" logo at bottom. Image Note: Glare from the scan has obliterated part of the "Tasmanian Devil" written at the top; the actual button is fine. See button  $10

TEMPLE OF MUSIC AND ART BUTTONS: Pair of 2 identical, 1990, NM-/Like New-, rectangular, 2.75 x 1.75 inches, "Come Celebrate! Temple Of Music And Art October 5-13, 1990" text with a rendering of the building located in downtown Tucson, Arizona. See buttons  Both for $6

TENNESSEE LAPEL PINS: Lot of 2 identical, Circa-1990s, Like New- with small manufacturing blemishes in the gold paint, blue plastic state outline with TENNESSE in the center, gold paint, just over 1 inch long, metal clutch back pin, "ASI 65485" hallmark on back. See pins  Both for $4

TFE731 ENGINE LAPEL PIN: Late-1990s, NM/Like New, approximately 1 inch square, burnished bronze colored metal clutch back pin, "10,000" over the engine as this pin commemorated the production of the 10,000th unit, "TFE731" below the engine, "China" hallmark on back. Quite rare, given out to Allied Signal company employees. See pin  $15

THANKS FOR NOT SMOKING BUTTON: Late-1970s, NM/Like New, size 1.5 inches round, American Cancer Society button with blue lettering on a white background with red edge trim. See button  $3.50

303rd ARS REUNION CRUISE BUTTON: 1992, NM/Like New, 2.25 inches in diameter, "3-10 October 1992 303rd ARS Reunion Cruise To Bermuda" with 303rd Air Refueling Squadron logo. There is a large open area on the button where an attendees name was supposed to be inserted. This button is unused and is blank. See button  $3

EL TOUR DE TUCSON BICYCLE RIDE LAPEL PINS: Circa mid to late 1980s, Lot of 6 (one duplicate) bicycle tour of Tucson, Arizona lapel pins, All NM/Like New, all multi-color designs, gold colored metal clutch back pins, sizes vary from 1 to 1.25 inches. El Tour de Tucson began in 1983. Lot includes: (1-2) El Tour de Tucson IV pins (1987) "The Health America - Bicycling in Pursuit of a Cure" with two Penny-Farthing Bicycles on a powder blue background, (3) El Tour de Tucson pin (no year) "The Maxicare - Bicycling in Pursuit of a Cure - American Diabetes Association Arizona Affiliate," same design as prior pins with two Penny-Farthing Bicycles on a dark yellow background this time, (4) El Tour de Tucson VI pin (1989) shaped like the state of Arizona, dark orange, "Flag Rider - Biesemeyer - Maxicare" printed on it, (5) El Tour de Tucson pin (no year) "The Maxicare - American Diabetes Association Arizona Affiliate" printed on it, largest of the pins at 1.25 inches in diameter with stylized cyclists riding on it, and (6) "Tour of the Tucson Mountains - Arizona Alumni Association" cycling pin joining El Tour with the University of Arizona. Nice instant collection of event pins or for any cycling enthusiasts. See pins  All 6 for $42

TUCSON BALLOON FIESTA/FESTIVAL/CLASSIC LAPEL PINS: 1984 - 1991, Lot of 8 consecutive hot air balloon event pins from the first one, All NM/Like New, all multi-color designs, #1 - 7 gold colored metal clutch back pins and #8 is silver colored, sizes vary from 1 to 1.5 inches, all have hallmarks on back except the second in '85. 1984 (1st) to 1987 (4th) are "Tucson Balloon Fiesta," 1988 (5th) - 1990 (7th) are "Tucson Balloon Festival," and in 1991 the event changed to the "Old Pueblo Balloon Classic." The first two years mention Midvale Park where the balloons launched. Nice instant collection of the earliest Arizona event pins for any hot air balloon enthusiasts. See pins  All 8 for $60

TUCSON ELECTRIC POWER PSA BUTTON: 1990s, NM/Like New, 2.25 inches in diameter, Public Service Announcement button, "Driving drunk will put your lights out." with the TEP logo beneath it, blue background with white lettering. See button  $1.50

TUCSON POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORM ENAMEL PIN: 1971, Double Clutch back Enamel Pin, VF, size 1 7/16 (widest point) x 1 5/8 inches, blue background with gold "Tucson Police Arizona" lettering and a gold star with "1871" inside it. This comes in the original Wolf-Brown Inc. Uniform Insignia box, box is 3 1/8 x 3 5/8 inches, shows some wear and the inside card the pin is mounted to has 2 extra pin holes and some minor discoloration. Vintage law enforcement item that will be 50 years old next year. See pin in box  $18

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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE LAPEL PINS: Lot of 3 different, 1) U.S. Air Force Logo Pin, Early-2000s, NM-, 3/4 inch square, silver colored metal, blue emblem recessed, symbol with USAF text, clutch back, 2) U.S. Air Force Symbol Pin, Early-2000s, NM/Like New, the "Arnold" wings and star with circle, 3/4 inch across, 5/8 inch top to bottom, silver colored metal, clutch back, and 3) United States Air Force Retired Emblem Pin, 1980, NM/Like New, 5/8 inch in diameter, "11C" and "G1" hallmarks on back, gold colored metal, the clutch back grasp was issued with an upgrade from regular pins of this type, this lapel pin comes on its original printed backing card, dated 6/80, and in the original opened bag. See pins  All 3 for $25

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE MASTER SERGEANT STRIPES LAPEL PIN: 1990s, VF, 1 1/8 inches across and 1 3/8 inches tall, silver colored metal, silver stripes with blue highlights, double clutch back lapel pin, "G-23" hallmark on back. See pin  $6

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UNITED STATES FLAG BUTTON AND LAPEL PINS: 1990s, Button: NM/Like New, size 1.25 inches round, red, white and blue U.S. flag on a white background; and two gold metal, clutch back, red, white and blue waving U.S. flag lapel pins: A) Like New, roughly 3/4 inch square, raised enamel, and B) Still sealed in original bag, roughly 5/8 inch square. See button and pins  All 3 for $10

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U.S.S. ARIZONA MEMORIAL BUTTON: 1978, NM/Like New, size 2.25 inches round, white button has a blue line drawing of the memorial with a red U.S.S. ARIZONA MEMORIAL over it and blue "Pearl Harbor, Hawaii" below it. Patriotic red, white and blue motif. See button  $7.50

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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA BUTTON: 1980s, NM/Like New, size 2.5 inches round, made to look like a handmade creation with "UA" in blue and red (respectively) on a white background surrounded by a red border with dots. Fun throwback item. See button  $2

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VFW AUXILIARY ENAMEL LAPEL PIN: 1980's, VF, metal, locking pin back, roughly 5/8 inch square, front has the Great Seal of the United States surrounded by "Auxiliary" and "VFW" in the Veterans of Foreign Wars cross. Unrecognizable hallmark on back. See pin  $5

VFW POST 155 RITUAL TEAM LAPEL PIN: 2000's, NM/Like New, metal clutch back pin, size roughly 1.25 x 1 inches, Post 155 is located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the Ritual Team salutes fallen veterans from past wars. See pin  $8

VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS BUTTON: 1974, VF - some minor face scratches, size 2.25 inches round, black button with white lettering and a red heart. The state's slogan has been around for decades and so has this button. See button  $5

VIRGIN ISLANDS - TRY A VIRGIN (Island) BUTTON: From the mid-70s, VF - has a few minor paint nicks, 3 inches in diameter, White with blue lettering, underneath the "Try A Virgin Island" tag are the 3 named islands: St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas. See button  $4.50

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WALLACE - GEORGE WALLACE CAMPAIGN BUTTON: 1972, NM/Like New, "Wallace '72" original campaign button (NOT a reproduction), 1 inch in diameter, white letters on a red and blue background. See button  $9.50

WARNER BROTHERS 1998 CHRISTMAS ENAMEL LAPEL PIN: 1998, NM/Like New, size approximately 1.5 inches wide x 1.75 inches tall, raised enamel coated gold metal clutch back pin of Bugs Bunny kissing the Tasmanian Devil (Taz), both are wearing Santa hats and 1998 appears in a green banner below them. "TM & © WB 98 Made In China" hallmark stamped on back. Sold in the now defunct WB stores. See pin  $10

WINNIE THE POOH DISNEY WORLD BUTTON: Issued 1976-77 at Walt Disney World, VF+, very slight blemish over the "a" in Walt, 3 inches in diameter, color head shot of Pooh with a bee landing on his nose, "Walt Disney World" written at top. See button  $8

WOODROW WILSON FOR PRESIDENT BUTTON (Reproduction): This is an exact reproduction of the original campaign button. Issued in the early 1980s, NM/Like New, 1 3/8 inches in diameter, depicts a profile image of Wilson with "Wilson For President" at the top. See button  $2.50

WOODSTOCK '94 BUTTON: Promotional button for the Pay Per View events on August 13-14, 1994. VF - Slight surface scratches only seen at an angle, 2 inches square, Woodstock '94 image shows two doves on a fender guitar and "August 13 & 14 Saugerties, NY" with the tag lines, "Where were you in 1969?" and "Pay Per View will take you there!" See button  $8.50

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