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A newspaper-sponsored Buck Rogers fan club issued this lithographed tin tab pin to members around 1957.

This item was one of many premium toys of the era distributed through food company, newspaper, and radio station promotional campaigns. Some promotions required the submission of box top proof of purchase and payment for shipping and handling. Others asked fans to mail away for premiums advertised by sponsors of related radio and TV shows. Premiums included badges, toys, maps, or books as well as the opportunity to join a fan club run by a newspaper or radio station.

Collector Michael O'Harro donated this pin to the Museum in 1993.

 Display Status

This object is on display in James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture Manufacturer Green Duck
 Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W): 5.1cm (2 in. dia.)
 Materials Overall, probably tin
 Inventory Number A19970929000 Credit Line Gift of Michael O'Harro, Copyright probably Robert C. Dille Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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