Cook, Peary Race to the North Pole Pin

[QuarterMaster]

Hey all, I am looking for some help dating this pin.
It says Cook lead Peary Followed.
I found this pin in a church yard from the 1920's
I know Cook/Peary Raced to the arctic in 1909 but I can't for the life of me find another pin like it. I was wondering if you all could help me date this thing or at least have a better picture of it.

 

[DCMatt]

That is a VERY interesting relic! I can't find anything even remotely close to it on the internet but there was a huge controversy and an attempt by Peary to smear Cook's reputation between 1910 & 1915.

DCMatt

 

[DCMatt]

1909 pin.



DCMatt

 

[QuarterMaster]

Its made of somewhat thick copper, If I had to guess its about half as thick as a penny.