Vintage & Modern Pigeon Leg Band Lot of 15 AU Racing Bird Bands Aluminum Plastic Rings

Collection of 15 vintage and modern pigeon leg bands, including aluminum and plastic racing bands with registration markings from several decades.

This mixed lot includes colorful American Racing Pigeon Union (AU) bands along with older anodized aluminum examples, making it a nice group for collectors, racing pigeon enthusiasts, or display.

Details

• Item: Lot of 15 Pigeon Leg Bands (Bird Rings)
• Era: Mixed vintage and modern examples
• Materials: Aluminum and plastic
• Color: Blue, turquoise, green, gold, black, white, and cream
• Maker/Mark: Various registration markings including AU (American Racing Pigeon Union) and other coded bands visible
• Style: Racing pigeon memorabilia and bird band collectibles
• Special Features: Includes 7 vintage metal bands and 8 plastic bands from multiple years, remaining strung together as found.

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Complete lot of fifteen bands with legible markings on many examples.
• Interesting assortment of vintage anodized aluminum and later plastic registration bands.

Issues / Wear

• Age-related wear, scratches, oxidation, and discoloration consistent with previous use.
• Bands remain strung together with cord and zip tie as found.
• See all photos for the individual markings and overall condition.

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

Pigeon leg bands are used by racing pigeon organizations and breeders to identify individual birds, record hatch years, and track pedigrees.

This lot contains both earlier anodized aluminum bands and later plastic examples, illustrating the evolution of racing pigeon identification over several decades.

Several bands display American Racing Pigeon Union (AU) markings, while others feature registration codes and year designations visible in the photos.

A fun mixed lot for bird band collectors, racing pigeon enthusiasts, or anyone interested in agricultural and sporting memorabilia.

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