Available at Pine Lake Auctions and Retail, LLC.
Attention Big Ten sports collectors and Gopher fans! This is a rare, authentic pre-WWII 1930s University of Minnesota Golden Gophers football game-day souvenir pinback button.
This beautiful 3-inch large-format display pin features an early, classic illustration of the standing gopher mascot interwoven with a "MINNE SOTA" banner. It sports the university's iconic deep maroon and gold color scheme. The back is constructed with a solid metal tin back and its original vintage wire stick-pin clasp.
Key Features:
Team: University of Minnesota Golden Gophers
Era: 1930s (Pre-War Era Collegiate Memorabilia)
Material: Celluloid Face over Metal Tin Shell
Design: Early standing gopher mascot artwork with scrolling banner
Size: Large 3-inch diameter display piece
Clasp: Original functional wire stick pin
Condition:
Excellent antique condition! The front celluloid is incredibly crisp, vibrant, and fully intact with no split edges, heavy stains, or foxing. The rear wire pin works perfectly. It shows only minor, honest surface wear appropriate for a 90+ year-old piece of Midwestern sports history. Perfect for an office desk, shadow box, or sports room display!
Excellent antique condition! The front celluloid is incredibly crisp, vibrant, and fully intact with no split edges, heavy stains, or foxing. The rear wire pin works perfectly. It shows only minor, honest surface wear appropriate for a 90+ year-old piece of Midwestern sports history. Perfect for an office desk, shadow box, or sports room display!
Purchasing & Pickup:
Sold by Pine Lake Auctions and Retail, LLC.
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