Lot # 122: 1951 Second Japan Series Press Badge Missing Ribbon and Pin

Category: Misc.

Starting Bid: $40.00

Bids: 3 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Auction 56 Ended 11/17/2019",
which ran from 10/29/2019 2:00 PM to
11/16/2019 11:00 PM



This ribbon badge was worn by a member of the Japanese press corps during the 1951 Japan Series in which the Yomiuri Giants defeated the Nankai Hawks four games to one, with Giants manager Shigeru Mizuhara (HOF) besting Hawks manager Kazuto Tsuruoka (HOF). Unfortunately, the safety pin originally found on the back and the ribbon formerly surrounding and hanging from the enameled metal portion offered in this lot are missing.

Size: Approximately 1 1/2" in diameter

Condition: Would be Ex but missing safety pin on the back and ribbon.

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