Vintage 1995 AU Racing Pigeon Leg Bands Blue Aluminum Lot of 31

Vintage 1995 AU racing pigeon leg bands in bright blue aluminum, gathered on a string as found.

This lot includes 31 numbered pigeon bands with AU, 95, and RHC markings, useful for pigeon racing memorabilia, bird band collecting, or craft and jewelry reuse.

Details

• Item: Racing Pigeon Leg Bands
• Era: 1995, based on the visible “95” band markings
• Materials: Blue aluminum bands on string
• Color: Turquoise blue with black printed markings and white string
• Maker/Mark: Bands show AU, 95, RHC, and individual serial numbers. No separate maker tag or packaging shown.
• Style: Pigeon racing memorabilia, bird band collectible, small agricultural or animal husbandry collectible
• Special Features: 31 bands total, serialized numbers, bright blue finish, found together on string
• Size: 31 pigeon bands on a string. Individual band measurements not confirmed from photos.

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• 31 bands are present, according to Pam's notes.
• Blue color and black printed markings are still visible on many bands.
• AU, 95, RHC, and serial number details can be seen in the photos.
• Group displays well as a small vintage pigeon racing lot.

Issues / Wear

• Minor stains and residue from pigeons are present, according to Pam's notes.
• Some bands show dirt, scuffs, cloudy spots, and age wear.
• Printing varies in clarity from band to band.
• String is frayed and soiled from storage and handling.
• Sold as a collectible or craft supply, not for current bird use.

See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

AU pigeon bands are associated with the American Racing Pigeon Union, and the visible “95” marking points to the 1995 band year. The American Racing Pigeon Union’s own band lookup explains that club codes and bird identification numbers are used to trace banded birds through clubs. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

This lot suits a pigeon racing collector, agricultural history shelf, odd smalls collection, or craft buyer who repurposes vintage bird bands.

The blue color, repeated numbers, and found-on-string look give the group a nice visual rhythm.

A tiny archive of pigeon racing, still strung together like someone meant to keep track.

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