{"product_id":"vintage-pigeon-leg-band-lot-of-15","title":"Vintage \u0026 Modern Pigeon Leg Band Lot of 15 AU Racing Bird Bands Aluminum Plastic Rings","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollection of 15 vintage and modern pigeon leg bands, including aluminum and plastic racing bands with registration markings from several decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lot of 15 Pigeon Leg Bands (Bird Rings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed vintage and modern examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum and plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue, turquoise, green, gold, black, white, and cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\/Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Various registration markings including AU (American Racing Pigeon Union) and other coded bands visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Racing pigeon memorabilia and bird band collectibles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes 7 vintage metal bands and 8 plastic bands from multiple years, remaining strung together as found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete lot of fifteen bands with legible markings on many examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteresting assortment of vintage anodized aluminum and later plastic registration bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-related wear, scratches, oxidation, and discoloration consistent with previous use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBands remain strung together with cord and zip tie as found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee all photos for the individual markings and overall condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePigeon leg bands are used by racing pigeon organizations and breeders to identify individual birds, record hatch years, and track pedigrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot contains both earlier anodized aluminum bands and later plastic examples, illustrating the evolution of racing pigeon identification over several decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral bands display American Racing Pigeon Union (AU) markings, while others feature registration codes and year designations visible in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fun mixed lot for bird band collectors, racing pigeon enthusiasts, or anyone interested in agricultural and sporting memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"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 href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\" title=\"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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