Antique Celluloid Whitehead & Hoag Fraternal Handshake Pin Brooch 2.875"

This fraternal handshake pin measures 2 7/8" wide x 1.25" high. "Copper colored metal backing stamped "The Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark, N.J." and "PAT. OCT. 18, '92 MAR. 7, '93. This is one of the early Whitehead and Hoag Pins as they formed and incorporated in 1892. The shaped frame is brass colored metal and the front panel is celluloid with a color print or lithograph of two hands in a fraternal handshake. Both the lapel pin and the longer pin on which a ribbon would have been hung work nicely. The pin would have been used by Oddfellow, Masonic, Religious, or other fraternal organizations. Wonderful historic piece of wearable Americana".. Great antique condition consistent / expected with its age. Note, this item is old / collectible, it may not be in perfect or new state. Some discoloration and wear of metal finish is present. Reference photos, zoom in for details and any other imperfections. Sold as is. Comes from smoke free environment. See my other items. Bundle and save on shipping. 12168