Vintage SCHWINN & Co. Female Employee I.D. badge. Chicago. WWII era.

[rennfaron]

I think someone may have posted a pic of this on here, but I wanted to capture the full thing. When I saw it I thought it was just a cool old ID badge, maybe worth $50 or so. Apparently, worth a lot more...

Auction text: Vintage very good condition Arnold, Schwinn & Co. Chicago, employee picture I.D. badge. Looks to be 1940s era by her hair style. Arnold, Schwinn joined together in 1895 to start the company and the Arnold, Schwinn name lasted until the 50s. Marked Rover & Co., Chicago on back. Pin clasp is a bit wobbly but works. Width: 1 7/8".

 

[cyclingday]

Yep!
She was a beauty.
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[rennfaron]

Yep!
She was a beauty.
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I was researching it after the auction and I couldn't find anything similar ever popping up in past auctions or anywhere online, so I guess it was pretty unique.

 

[cyclingday]

I’ve got this one in my collection, but I liked that one because of the photo insert.

They typically go for around $50-$100 bucks, so I’m sure the seller of that one, was stunned by that realized price.
They’ll probably be scouring the Earth for Schwinn employee badges from now on.
So much, for Covid-19’s effect on the classic and antique bicycle hobby.
I’d say, it’s alive and well. Lol!

 

[rennfaron]

I did a bit more research and found these.

Schwinn Employee Badge | #473791760

I have a rare piece of bicycle history here an old employee badge from the Schwinn factory Chicago Posted with eBay Mobile

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Very Rare 1926 Arnold Schwinn & Co. Employee Badge Bicycle | #1947473733

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