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

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.

Circa late 1920's

Approximately: 7/8" x 1"

Gilt brass

Single screw post, stabilizer pin, and disc backing.

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

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

8- (Very Fine—Excellent): The lapel pin shows moderate wear, much of the gilt remains intact.

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