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      Description:  This early AUTHENTIC HALLMARK PIN features a somewhat glossy, full bodied Santa Claus with shiny black boots and black mittens holding a candy cane.

IMPORTANT For COLLECTORS TO KNOW: Some of the early Hallmark pins were copied and made in a cheaper version. Although the fake looks almost the same to the untrained eye, the plastic is lesser quality and thinner, usually by 1/16" thick and it has a SILVER pin assembly. In this case, the early pin has a different pin assembly.

This pin was signed in 4 different ways: No Mark, "Made in Hong Kong", "© 1977 Hallmark Cards, Inc.", and "© Hallmark Cards, Inc." This is the earlier NO MARK version.

I've included pictures of both pins showing front and back views so that you can see the difference.

         Condition:  PreOwned ~ Very Good Condition

  Manufacturer:  Hallmark Cards, Inc.
            
           Material:  Hard Plastic

Measurements:  1 1/2" wide and 2 1/2" high

       Date Made:  1977

     Trademarks:   Unsigned