{"product_id":"michigan-1931-small-game-license","title":"Michigan Resident Small Game License 1931 Pinback Button","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1931 Michigan Resident Small Game License pinback button, a round celluloid covered badge with serial number 170541 printed on the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tan face keeps strong black graphics and clear color in the photos, the metal pin clasp still works, and the oxidized metal back shows surface rust in the paper license pocket with no paper insert left inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichigan issued hunting and fishing licenses as celluloid pinback buttons for only four years, 1928 to 1931, before moving to paper backtags. The duck rising from the marsh on this final year badge suits a Michigan hunting memorabilia shelf or pin board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1931 Michigan Resident Small Game License pinback button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hunting license pinback button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1931\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celluloid covered face, metal back plate and pin clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tan cream face with black text and duck marsh illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Face reads 1931, MICHIGAN, RESIDENT SMALL GAME LICENSE, serial 170541. Michigan Department of Conservation resident small game license button.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resident Small Game License with duck over marsh illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celluloid pinback hunting license badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 inches round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horizontal metal pin clasp for jacket or vest wear; cutout metal pocket on the back made to hold a folded paper license counterpart. Paper insert is not present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light use on the face. Every flaw is named below, and none of them get in the way of display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTan face color and black graphics remain strong and readable, including 1931, MICHIGAN, serial 170541, RESIDENT SMALL GAME LICENSE, and the duck marsh drawing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cracks or severe scratches break across the celluloid face in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal pin clasp still opens and closes and holds the badge for wear or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number 170541 is clear and fully legible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal back plate shows heavy oxidation, mottled discoloration, and rust spots, especially inside the paper license pocket and around the cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original folded paper license counterpart is missing from the back pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass pin shows darkened age patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more like this in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/pins-and-provenance\"\u003ePins \u0026amp; Provenance: Vintage Jewelry + Commemorative Pins\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you collect Michigan Resident Small Game License pins from the short 1928 to 1931 window, this 1931 duck marsh badge with a working clasp is ready for the board. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50935200415999,"sku":"B5-T13-3742","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/michigan-resident-small-game-license-1931-pinback-hero.jpg?v=1793929240","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/michigan-1931-small-game-license","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}