Great, Early MGM Lion Logo Lapel Pin Ca. 1920's by Steiner Uniform Co., New York

ARTIFACT:

Great, early MGM (late 1920's) Lion Logo lapel pin by Steiner Uniform Co. in New York. The pin features the lion's head in the center in lovely detail, surrounding it reads: "ARS GRATIA ARTIS" (Art for Art's Sake). The base of the pin features a clown or theater type mask. The reverse reads: "STEINER UNIFORM NEW YORK", "MADE IN ENGLAND". The lapel pin could of possibly been worn by ushers of the theater.

VINTAGE:

Circa late 1920's.

SIZE:

Approximately: 7/8" in height x 1" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Stamped lacquered brass.

ATTACHMENT:

Single screw post, stabilizer pin, and disc backing.

MARKINGS:

"STEINER UNIFORM NEW YORK", "MADE IN ENGLAND"

ITEM NOTES:

This is from an movies and entertainment collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJM15 LAFEX7/15 SAJJX07/26

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine - Excellent): The lapel pin shows very light wear.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.