{"product_id":"vintage-1995-au-racing-pigeon-leg-bands-lot","title":"Vintage 1995 AU Racing Pigeon Leg Bands Blue Aluminum Lot of 31","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage 1995 AU racing pigeon leg bands in bright blue aluminum, gathered on a string as found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Racing Pigeon Leg Bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995, based on the visible “95” band markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue aluminum bands on string\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turquoise blue with black printed markings and white string\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\/Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bands show AU, 95, RHC, and individual serial numbers. No separate maker tag or packaging shown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"Pigeon racing memorabilia, bird band collectible, small agricultural or animal husbandry collectible\"\u003ePigeon racing memorabilia, bird band collectible, small agricultural or animal husbandry collectible\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 bands total, serialized numbers, bright blue finish, found together on string\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 pigeon bands on a string. Individual band measurements not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31 bands are present, according to Pam's notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue color and black printed markings are still visible on many bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAU, 95, RHC, and serial number details can be seen in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup displays well as a small vintage pigeon racing lot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor stains and residue from pigeons are present, according to Pam's notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome bands show dirt, scuffs, cloudy spots, and age wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting varies in clarity from band to band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString is frayed and soiled from storage and handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a collectible or craft supply, not for current bird use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAU 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}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot suits a pigeon racing collector, agricultural history shelf, odd smalls collection, or craft buyer who repurposes vintage bird bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue color, repeated numbers, and found-on-string look give the group a nice visual rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tiny archive of pigeon racing, still strung together like someone meant to keep track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"about reading vintage\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\"\u003eWhile I do my best\u003c\/a\u003e to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. 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