{"product_id":"michigan-small-game-license-pin","title":"Michigan Resident Small Game License 1928 Pinback Button","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1928 Michigan Resident Small Game License pinback button, a round celluloid covered badge with serial number 270739 printed on the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red and cream face stays bright with some staining visible in the photos, the metal pin clasp still works, and the oxidized metal back shows heavy surface rust with no paper license left in the pocket flap.\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 rabbit illustration and 1928 year banner on this first year badge suit a Michigan hunting memorabilia shelf or pin collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1928 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 1928\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 Red and cream face with black serial number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Face reads MICHIGAN, RESIDENT SMALL GAME LICENSE, 1928, serial 270739. 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 rabbit 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; rectangular metal pocket flap 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\u003eRed and cream face colors remain bright and readable, including MICHIGAN, the rabbit drawing, RESIDENT SMALL GAME LICENSE, serial 270739, and 1928.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo severe fractures or hairline cracks break across the celluloid face.\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 270739 is clear and fully legible in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome staining is visible on the cream face in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal back plate and pin bridge show heavy oxidation, dark spotting, and surface rust consistent with outdoor use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original folded paper license counterpart is missing from the back pocket flap.\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 first year rabbit 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":50935200088319,"sku":"B5-T13-2460","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/michigan-resident-small-game-license-1928-pinback-in-hand.jpg?v=1793927014","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/michigan-small-game-license-pin","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}