92 1900 blue Oskaloosa Gun Club Complimentary Ribbon for Feb. 20,21,&22.
93 Interurban Gun Club High Gun Pinback. This nicely engraved gold
pinback appears to have been made from a DuPont solid gold quail
stickpin. The reverse has a "C" clasp.
94 Celluloid 1 & 1/4” ivory and black color pinback of the Rochester New York Rod and gun Club. Great small lithograph of a great Victorian Gun Club.
95 1927 Kansas City Trapshooting Association Handicap Champion solid gold fob. This 1&5/16” fob was won by E.H.Smith. The beautifully engraved fob depicts a pigeon shooter in a pigeon ring complete with the club house. The fob also contains a small blue sapphire. Total weight is 12.15 grams.
96 American Amateur Trapshooting Assn Pin. Small 5/8” silver and blue enameled pin made to resemble a clay pigeon. Bastian Brothers Rochester New York maker. Circa 1918.
97 Superb 24.6 solid gold Herrick Badge. This Cumberland Gun Club Badge was probably a challenge medal. The two color gold badge has two crossed shotguns under the gold Cumberland Gun Club Banner. The medal itself has unbelievable engraving. The round fob depicts a pigeon shooter shooting a pigeon with a club house in the back ground. A fine example of Victorian jewelry making in America. This medal came with it's own custom made wood and velvet lined case. Provenience John J. Malloy Collection
98 Captain A.H.Bogardus Gun Club Award. This award was given to the celebrated A.H. Bogardus for his contributions to the Detroit flyer Club and so noted on the back of this three piece brass and silver plated chain fob. A rare and unusual fob. The bottom fob displays the Detroit Flyer flag.
99 1885 Glass ball and Clay Pigeon Medal from Clinton, Iowa. This medal is a combination of gold and silver. The medal reads “Champion at glass balls and clay pigeons 1885” The medal weighs 21.93 grams and was presented by W.B. Leffingwell. The medal was won by G.E. Lamb so engraved on the back. W. B. Leffingwell was a sporting editor, shooter and promoter of live pigeon, glass ball and clay pigeon shooting.
100 1885 gold Manchester Shooting club Pigeon Medal. The beautiful medal has an elaborate engraved eagle on top of the round crest. The crest has two crossed shotguns and an inset silver flying pigeon. The medal has it's original box. A very well made live pigeon shooting medal.
101 1899 Celluloid 1&1/4' ivory and black letter Dubuque Pinback. The pin has crossed shotguns a target and C.S.B. on the top of the pin.
102 1901 Interstate Trap Shooting Attendance Fob. The fob is for the ninth annual Grand American at Live Birds. The tournament was held at Interstate Park in New York. The event was held 1,2,3,4,5, 1901. The reverse celluloid fob says” The Interstate Association for the encouragement of trap shooting”
103 Texas State Shoot Celluloid Pinback. The pin says Wallace R Miller manager. The event was held April 23rd-26th, Austin, Texas. The pin has a lithograph of the Peters Ideal Shell.
104 Cumberland Gun Club Red Ribbon and Celluloid Fob. A Shooter Souvenir Fob. The red ribbon reads” Tournament Cumberland Gun Club. Davenport, Iowa August 4-5-6 1903”
105 Very early1880's Algonquin, New York Sterling Live Bird Pin. This pin has a “T” Clasp and has no makers mark. The pin is 1” in diameter, blue enameled, pinback with a silver pigeon on the face of the pin. A very desirable early New York Live Bird Pinback.
106 Large celluloid 1&3/4" Keystone guests of Independence July 22nd 1906
Pinback. The image shows live bird shooting. The pinback is made by
the Keystone Badge Company".
108 Atlantic 3/4” gold and silver “c” clasp Gun Club Pin. This blue and white enameled pin has a pigeon, fish, gun and rod and reel. A very nicely made and designed club pin. The pin is circa late 1890's early 1900's
110 Golden Jubilee Celluloid Hanger with American Flag Ribbon. The ribbon has an attached 1&1/2” celluloid fob which reads Chemung Co. Forest, Fish and Game Protective Association. 50th Annual New York State Shoot at Elmira, New York. June 10,11,12, 1908. Whitehead and Hoag maker.
111 Brass Lapel Pin shaped like a badge. The pin has Endeavor Gun Club imprinted on it.
114 Red Ribbon with attached 1&1/4” celluloid fob advertising the Herron Hill Gun Club. Of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The fob reads “Brunot Island May 1-2-3-4-5 1905. Whitehead and Hoag maker.
115 1930 COHOES Rod and Gun Club New York. This cream colored pin with blue print shows a clay pigeon with a crossed fishing rod and shotgun in blue print. The 1& ¼” celluloid pinback was made by Bastian Bros. Co.
116 First annual Hot Springs Live Bird Tournament held February 19-20 1897. This beautifully colored 1 & 5/8” Fob has a pointer with a woodcock in it's mouth. The front of the fob lists the committee members one of which includes Frank Butler husband of Annie Oakley. The reverse of the fob shows a black and white pigeon shooter with the words around the rim “ The original Arkansas Traveler promoter and Manager” Additional information can be found on page 178 of the Forest and Stream February 1897 issue.
117 Sterling Unknown Gun Club Medal with great patina. This large medal has crossed shotguns, eagle and and enameled clay pigeon . The medal is engraved 2nd Prize.
119 1899 Gold Medal approximately 15 grams. This medal was given to the second place winner and originally had a wide red, white and blue ribbon(replaced). It also had a gold hanger engraved “second Prize”. Under the hanger was a bar that was engraved “Championship” The event went on for two weeks shooting on the roof top of the Madison Square garden. The medal was made by Dieges and Co. Jewelers 23 John Street, New York. The medal was found buried in a vacant lot in Deseronto, Ontario, Canada called the “Sexsmith” Lot. over 50 years ago. Two other families that occupied the mortgage Hill area were the Rathburns and Mastons. Deseronto was a Lumber and rail hub visited by American Tourists in the early 1900's.
120 Extremely rare 1889 Aluminum Live Bird Medal From the Bolder Gun Club. This finely engraved medal has crossed shotgun and a flying pigeon. The medal says Champion D. Ramsey Champion Shot Bolder Gun Club. The medal has three clear stones that could possibly be diamonds.
121 The sportsmen's Show Jan. 29 thru Feb. 5th 1921 Fob. This was a trapshoot off the roof of the Madison Square Garden. Probably given for attendance. This fob is bronze unlike the 1899 medal which is gold..
122 J.F.Weiler /Allentown Pennsylvania Rod and Gun Clubs. 1 & 3/4” celluloid Live pigeon fob with original red ribbon. The fob has a picture of a live bird shooter, dog handler and dog to retrieve the pigeons. Whitehead and Hoag the maker of the piece.
123 1933 Buffalo Gun Club New York Brass Fob. The fob was given to a shooter for his 100 straight.
127 An extremely well made silver and gold three chain trophy fob. The first part or hanger of the fob has the winners name of William Buffmire. The second part of the fob has a banner with crossed shotguns. It reads Louisville Colo. On the banner. The Third part is a 1&1/2” silver and gold fob. The silver fob has a gold pigeon in the middle and the words “Champion Pigeon Shot Bolder Co. Col.”
128 Gold Pinehurst Fob with an Irish Setter on point and crossed shotguns. Pinehurst was Annie Oakley favorite gun club. She taught trapshooting there. The reverse of the fob reads” Annual Mid Winter Handicap High on 600-16 yards Class C January 21, '33 Won by Fred Wise” 10k 11.48 grams.
129 Saint Louis Central Gun Club Members Ribbon. Ribbons in this condition are exceedingly rare. The back reads in black with silver printing” ST. LOUIS CENTRAL GUN CLUB. In Memorian ORGANIZED Nov. 10th 1875 ST. LOUIS.MO.”. The front ribbon in blue has a celluloid picture of crossed shotguns, clay pigeon and a trap. The hanger has a clasp on the back so that the ribbon can be removed and turned around. This was probably used for times like funerals or other times of solidarity.
134 Small brass 1/2” green enameled Havana Gun Club Pinback with a picture of a dog.
135 Very early Celluloid Hastings Nebraska State Sportsmen's Assn. Tournament. May 9-12,'05. Made by the St. Louis Button Company.
136 Sterling 1929 Pennsylvania Rail Road System Individual Championship Fob and Ribbon. The trophy has the rail road insignia, a shotgun and a clay target. It was not unusual for railroads to have gun clubs in the early 1900's.
137 1937 celluloid 1&1/2" red and white Abenaqui Rod And Gun Club
Membership Pinback. Bellows Falls, Vermont.
139 1932 red celluloid Farmers Gun Club Membership Pinback. An A class shooter.
140 Large 1 & 5/8” celluloid fob from the National Gun Club Milwaukee, Wisconsin with original red, white and blue ribbon. The reverse says 'Grand Carnival Tournament, June 30th, July 1st and 2nd, 1898.
142 Cycloid Gun Club 7/8” red celluloid pinback with white crossed guns and targets. Cycloid cycle Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. Whitehead and Hoag Maker.
143 Orange Gun Club 1892 Club Champion solid gold badge. This elaborately engraved badge was worn by the club champion. The badge weighs 4.73 grams and is a fantastic example of the quality engraving of the era.
144 Gold Individual Championship New England Shooting Association Medal. This gold medal is 4” long and has an eagle, crossed guns and engraved shooter on the fob breaking targets. The medal also reads organized march 1st 1894. The medal weighs 28.95 grams.
145 Copper and enameled green 1 & 3/16” Cortez Trap Club Membership medal.
146 Large 1 & 3/4” blue and ivory Audubon Gun Club advertising the 1899 New york State Shoot.
147 Small lapel pin in the form of a clay pigeon. The brass blue and red enameled pin reads Union Pacific Shooting Assn. A well made old pin manufactured by Green? A well made older lapel pin.
149 Fifteenth Grand American Handicap at clay targets fob. This 14K gold fob was presented to the fourth place winner in 1914th . The event was held in Dayton, Ohio. The hand made fob was made by Rob. Stoll a famous jeweler from New York that made many great trapshooting trophies and fobs. The fob weighs 29.25 grams and the winners name is engraved on the reverse. Everything on this fob is original in all respects. Provenience Richard Berry Collection.
150 Belle Meade Gun Club. This celluloid pinback has a lot of history behind it. The Belle Mead property still is in existence. It's a renown resort in Nashville, Tennessee. The annual tournament was held in October 23rd thru 28th in 1899. This pin is 1and ¾ “ in diameter. The original paper is on the back with patent dates of 1894 and 1896.
151 Lockport Rod and Gun Club 1929 celluloid 1&1/4” Pinback
156 Gold Joplin Missouri Gun Club Medal. This hand made medal has engraved shotguns and a shooters bag. The 1894 medal was presented by C.L.Poole. The winners name unfortunately.was never engraved on the reverse. The gold medal weighs 15.5grams.
158 Celluloid Hornellsville 2nd Annual Tournament Red Ribbon and fob. The fob pictures a man on a Chamberlain Magna Trap and the shoot is to be held in Maple City May 20th, 1899.
159 Grand American Handicap 1” celluloid pinback. The pin reads Grand American handicap Atlantic city Sept. 1922. The pinback also says American Trapshooting Association and the A.T.A. Logo. The pinback was made by Whitehead and Hoag and is in excellent condition.
162 Sterling 1895 Morden Live bird Medal. This medal has engraving of a shooter shooting live birds from pigeon boxes complete with strings running from the boxes. A small medal with fine engraving and crossed guns. This medal came from Canada. The reverse says” Team Shoot won by F.G.G.C. 11.03 grams silver.
164 Stunning gold and enameled Indian Chief with multi colored head dress lapel Pin. This pin is a masterpiece in jewelry making. It's very well made and comes from the Baldwin Collection. Personally purchased from the late Dick Baldwin at Vandalia, Ohio in 2003. The detailed pin is only 5/8” in dia. and weighs 2.16 grams.
165 This gold and enameled Okoboji Indian pin compliments the above pin. This also came from the Baldwin collection and says papoose. The Okoboji Gun Club was organized in 1898. Fred Gilbert from Spirit Lake, Iowa being the clubs most famous member. Provenience Richard Baldwin Collection
166 Shot Gun Wing Shooting Tournament of the National Gun Association Member Ribbon. One of the oldest ribbons in the collection. This organization is the oldest trap shooting club. And was organized February 19th 1885 in the state of Kentucky. Famous attendees included J. A. R. Elliot, A H. Bogardus, F. S. Parmelee and H. E. Peters. Refer to the 1918 Sportsmen's review pages 4-5 for more information.
168 Syracuse, New York 49th Annual State Shoot Held June 11-13th, 1907. This is a live bird celluloid badge with it's original red ribbon. That original shoot would have been in 1858! The celluloid fob show the live bird shooter and a dog and handler waiting for the pigeon to fall.
172 Sterling Haverhill Rifle and Gun Club Fob featuring a powder house in the middle of the fob. The 16.13 fob reads on the reverse” FIRST-Boston haverhill Lynn 1922.
173 Bronze 1895 Yawicaw Gun Club Fob.The front has a 13 star shield crest
and the reverse reads" 1895 Labor Day Shoot 2nd place."
176 Vintage sterling East Longmeadow Rod and Gun Club Member Badge. An
early 1920's Massachusetts gun club badge.
177 Western Gallery Championship at the Willow Rifle and Gun Club June 7th to 14th, 1903 Pinback. This was a Chicago Gun Club. The pinback measures 1&3/4” and has a solid back with hinged pin.
178 Smith Gun Club. A very early celluloid stick pin circa late 1890's. This pin originally had a blue ribbon which has deteriorated. The Smith Gun Club was from Newark N. J. The club shot at Bellwood Park. There are no makers marks on the metal back.
182 Celluloid 7/8" red rim "At the Score Syracuse June 29-July 4th"
Pinback. This pinback made by Whitehead and Hoag has a lithograph of a
trap shooter and advertises an up coming shoot. See you there!
183 Outstanding 1911 silver, gold and enameled High Gun Trophy/Fob from
the Larchmount Yacht Club. The medal features a gold double barrel
shotgun and clay pigeon on a sterling round that has the enameled
black and white club flag. The hanger is engraved "High Gun" with the
ladder engraved March 12th.
184 1909 sterling B.B.B. Gun Club Fob. The fob features a double barrel
shotgun and a clay target. There is no engraving on the reverse and
weighs 13 grams.
185 Bronze Kansas City Trapshooting Association Long Run Stud (circa late 1800's). The Kansas City Trapshoot Association was established in 1873.
186 Gold 1917 Waukesha County Gun Club Fob with original ribbon. This fob
has crossed shotguns and a silver clay pigeon. This club was one of
the first gun clubs in the Milwaukee area and no longer in existence.
188 Luther J. Squier January 1909 Presentation Medal from the Hamilton Gun Club. This hand engraved and  hammered medal weighs 17.28 grams. This Canadian club has a lot of history as an early shooting club. L. J. Squier was one of DuPont’s best professional shooters and was one of the best promoters of their gunpowder. Provenience Luther Squire Estate Auction.
189 A very well made silver, gold and ruby 1912 Maine State Shoot Fob with original black grosgrain ribbon. The shoot was held at the Mooselucmaguntic Gun Club. The winner was Fred A. Nodgman. The fob also has it’s original ribbon hanger. Provenience Richard Baldwin Collection
190 Circa 1906 exceedingly rare and possibly one of a kind. This  celluloid and lithograph picture of live pigeon shooting is relatively common and  you will see it quite frequently used by the button maker, Whitehead and Hoag with gun club advertising . What makes this unique is the ribbon. The live bird tournament was held in Blackwell before Oklahoma became a state. The ribbon reads “OKLA. & IND. TER.” . Gun club ribbons in good condition are very hard to find because they are very fragile.
192 Beautiful 18k gold, blue enameled with diamond Boston Athletic Association trap shooting medal. This medal weighs 27.57 grams and unfortunately has no makers mark. An extremely well made medal with the associations logo. The diamond appears to exceed ½ carat. and the reverse reads “1923 Patriots Day Shoot Second Prize E.A.Staples”. I would like to see the first prize if this was second! A spectacular second place medal.
193 First Annual 1908 Western Boosters Trapshooting Association Tournament held at the gun club in Anaconda, Montana. This attendance pin has it’s original attached ribbon to the celluloid fob. Anaconda was, and still is a copper mining area. Major gunpowder and firearm manufactures promoted their products to the Western Contingency of shooters which was west of the Mississippi River.
194 Celluloid 1&¾” Sioux City Gun Club Pinback made by Whitehead and Hoag. The pinback is circa 1920’s
195 Atlantic Indians trapshooting organization sterling membership Pinback. the pinback is 1&1/4’ X 1” and 9.26 grams in size.This vintage  shooting club was formed in the early 1900’s and was part of numerous trap clubs that used native American names. Examples would be the Sioux Indians, Okoboji Indians and etc.
196 Very small ¾”X ½” sterling post attendance pin for the Atlantic Indians Gun Club Membership. This well made 1.81 gram pin was made by J.E.Caldwell which made great quality fobs , pinbacks and trophies for many gun clubs.
197 1888 sterling silver glass ball shooting trophy/fob from the Moulin Gun Club in France. Glass ball shooting started in Europe prior to the invention of clay target. Captain A.H. Bogardus promoted the sport with his target thrower and his target balls. The reverse reads "1st Prize won by Hugh Crerar".
198

Celluloid 1” Two Rivers Wisconsin Gun Club Pinback circa early 1930’s. This pinback was made by The pettibone Bros. Mfg. Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio. The pin on the back is hinged to the button collar.

199

Ryan’s Gun Club Live Pigeon Shooting Attendance Pinback.

This 10k gold blue enameled pinback.
200 Portland, Oregon Gun Club blue enameled 100 straight pinback.
201

French Live Pigeon Shooting Token. The was an attendance token given out at the Society of International

Pigeon Shooters. The token is aluminum and circa early 1900’s. The event was held in Boulogne, France.

202

Very early large 2 & ¼” celluloid and metal back pinback. Sayles Hill Rod and Gun Club of Rhode Island. This was a guest attendance pin for the 1933/34 season.

204

Very early Chicago Lincoln Park Gun Club brass and blue enameled pinback. This pinback is an earlier style club pinback.

205

Beautiful sterling and yellow enameled 1918 Roanoke, Virginia Gun Club Watch Fob. This small 1”fob weighs a little less than 8 grams but has quality to it. The reverse is engraved “Class A  W.C. Bringman.

206

Nice ⅞” celluloid Rod and Gun Club Pinback from Fayette, Iowa. The pinback was made by the St. Louis Button Mfgrs.

210

Gold and blue enameled rod and gun club pinback from New Haven Conn. The gold 1883 pinback weighs 3.25 grams and has  the old “C” Clasp with a hinged pin.

211 1905 Bozeman, Montana 12th annual Shooting tournament with original ribbon marked MSSA for Montana State Shooters Association.
212

Very early Sparrow Shooting Tournament ⅞” celluloid Pinback. This tournament was probably late 1890’s. The lithograph shows the type of trap being used to release the birds. The trap is very similar to the Parker Plunge Trap.

213

California shooting fob.that came from Bellville, California.
Bellville was an old gold rush boomtown in the San Bernardino
Mountains.The reverse is engraved " Professional. Average D
of CTSA August 1911. ( California Trap Shooting Association ? )
10k Gold 7.82 grams.-----

214

A very unique and well made 10.25 gram gold trap shooting fob. This fob was given out at a combination live pigeon or clay target shoot. One side has a pigeon shooter complete with the box trap. The other side shows an early clay pigeon thrower. I have never seen another fob like this. The circa is late 1890’s.

216

The Pale Face trapshooters were part of a very early trapshooting organization from the east coast. This quality 10k medal weighs 18.88 grams. The reverse reads” Presented to E.A.Staples by All New England Team 100 Straight match against All Delaware Team Wilmington, Delaware June 29, 1912.”

218

Gold and diamond spectacular 39.21 gram Amateur Championship of America  at claybirds fob. This beautiful second place fob was presented to E.A.Staples on May 8th 1920. The fob 18k fob was presented by the New York Athletic Club, Travers Island N.Y. The first place fob is decorated with multiple diamonds.

219

Pennsylvania Railroad system  1929 Championship fob with original ribbon. Most railroad companies had their own gun clubs.

220

Sterling silver all around championship fob won by Fred Gerriets. This Long Island trophy fob was won at the famous Nassau Trapshooting Club. You will find this fob written about in Forest and Stream Magazine. The article in part reads” Fred Gerriets of Bayside won the principle honors at the Mineola Traps at the Nassau Trap Club”.

221

Nicely designed sterling and red enameled Beachcomer Surf and Gun Club of Staten Island. This is a 1940’s/early 1950’s screw attachment lapel pinback.

222

Complete 1906 celluloid pinback and ribbon of the Smith Gun Club of  Newark, New Jersey. The ribbons read Smith Gun Club to Bellewood Sept. 9, 1906. Complete silk ribbons of this age are rather hard to find.

223

Early complete celluloid attached fob to a silk Smith Gun Club Ribbon. This member badge with hanger is promoting a shoot at Bellewood Park, N.J in September of 1909. Excellent shape for it’s age.

224

Small and very early Capital Gun Club pinback with original ribbon. The Capital G.C. was in Washington D.C. and was a very early G.C. This pinback is circa early 1890’s .

226 Coatesville, PA. Chester Co. Rod and Gun Club celluloid 1&¼” pinback made by PHILA. BADGE CO. Pennsylvania has and had a lot of great gun clubs. There were many great old gun clubs for this state.
227

Early Philadelphia Gun Club Chevron circa 1920’s. This is a very early 1877 formed gun club that is still operating. It’s present membership deserves credit for it’s success. The chevron is circa 1920’s.

228

Beautiful Bolo tie clasp from the Philadelphia Gun Club. The brass club logo is truly unique and well recognized. The medallion measures 1&½”.

230

Small 1902 Championship brass hinged fob that opens. The fob measures 1 & ½”. The McGregor Gun Club was from Texas.

232

1901 Buffalo Bill Gun Club Shoot Attendance ribbon and attached celluloid lithograph of Buffalo Bill.  This was for team shooting. Gun club teams would shoot against each other.

234

New York German Gun Club gold and sterling live bird medal.

This 1890’s medal weight 7.23 grams. The gold hanger is blue enameled. The medal has a combination of engraving and applied metal work.

238

Membership pinback circa late 1940’s early 1950’s for the South Park, Colorado Rod and Gun Club.

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