Lot # 930: 1904 Honus Wagner "Our Protection Against Loss" Pin - Exceedingly Rare

Here's a golden opportunity to become one of the select few collectors to own an example of this 1904 Honus Wagner pin. Regarded as exceedingly rare, this antique pin is printed with the legend "Our Protection Against Loss", followed by a portrait photograph of Wagner wearing a Pittsburgh Pirates cap. Printed below the portrait is his surname "Wagner". Our research team has discovered only a handful of publicly offered examples for this elusive issue, which dates from a campaign that saw Wagner record a lofty .349 batting average, good for his third of eight NL batting crowns. While the obverse field color is mottled, the portrait image and lettering remain distinct, and overall wear is moderate. Given the renowned subject, considerable age, and extremely short supply, this pin stacks up as a prime target.