Hiawatha Arrow Fender Ornament - Red Paint?

[fordmike65]

Looks like the seam was cleaned up a bit on yours before being replated as well.

 

[fordmike65]

Not sure if this one has been replated or in nice original condition. No sign of red paint.

 

[VintageSchwinn.com]

I have an original on a bike (for sure untouched) that has traces of red paint. I've always assumed some came like that original?

 

[fordmike65]

I have an original on a bike (for sure untouched) that has traces of red paint. I've always assumed some came like that original?

Mystery Solved! Goodnight everyone!

 

[Dave Stromberger]

.... and these Google finds...

 

[Freqman1]

.... and these Google finds...

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I wonder if some were painted and some weren't? V/r Shawn

 

[Dave Stromberger]

I wonder if some were painted and some weren't? V/r Shawn

That seems to be the case. I have another ornament here, and it has zero trace of paint like others have observed. We may never know if it's simply random, or related to model, year, or bike color.

 

[removed]

THE RED IS CORRECT

 

[fordmike65]

THE RED IS CORRECT

.....for all applications are certain ones?? Any other examples to contribute??

 

[removed]

IVE OWNED A FEW BUT THE ONE IN THE HEARST MANSION IS NEW OLD STOCK...THE WHOLE BIKE...ITS RED