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Antique 1912 10K GF Lapel Pin - Century Ride - League of AmericanWheelmen (L.A.W.)
The letters on the pin stand for L.A.W. (League of AmericanWheelmen).
Founded in 1880, the League of American Wheelmen (now known as theLeague of American Bicyclists) was a massive organization that promotedcycling, protected cyclist rights, and advocated for paved roads.
The pin features a winged wheel design—the universal symbol forearly cycling organizations—accented by a red gemstone in the center.
The \"100\" bar indicates a club member in the early 1900ssuccessfully completed a Century Ride (riding a grueling 100 miles on a bicyclewithin 12 hours).
The reverse is stamped \"ROBBINS CO.\" (a jewelrymanufacturer in Attleboro, Massachusetts) & \"1/10 10K GF\" (10% ofthe item\'s total weight is 10 karat gold that has been heavily bonded to thebase metal. The Robbins Company utilizedthis high-grade 1/10 10K GF technique on prestigious, high-end pins ensuringthey would survive decades of active wear.
Very good condition with light tarnish on the back – Please seephotos for details. Smoke free home.
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