Junior "G" Man

[wolcottdigger]

Junior "G" Man

I went out to my new favorite spot today and found this toy badge under an inch of soil and about six inches of small rocks.
Anyone have a clue about the date.

 

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[PBK]

Re: Junior "G" Man

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The badge dates from the 1930's, about the time of Post Cereals' "Junior G-Man Corps" promotions featuring former FBI agent Melvin Purvis. However, I'm not sure whether it's one of the actual Post premiums, or one of the dime store toy badges issued to capitalize on the G-Man craze.

 

[mastereagle22]

Re: Junior "G" Man

That is one AWESOME badge. I keep hoping to find one of those one of these days.

Good find.

 

[minton7]

Re: Junior "G" Man

never saw 1 of those b4

 

[mikewaz]

Re: Junior "G" Man

Nice find and in great shape.
I would bet it's a radio premium from around the 40's or 50's.
(but I could be way off )
Mike

 

[tulecanyon]

Re: Junior "G" Man

melvin purvis began hosting a radio program, junior g men, in 1936.
many promotional items were
put on the market.

 

[gmanlight]

Re: Junior "G" Man

I like it

 

[Golden1]

Re: Junior "G" Man

Love it! that find is sweet Congrats

 

[Golden1]

Re: Junior "G" Man

Love it! that find is sweet Congrats

Yep ... Dickie was one of the first "JUNIOR G MEN" ...

He has since graduated to Rico Suave ...

~ Nick ~

Yep... "JUNIOR G MAN" And the "KING" of Suave

G1

 

[SC_hunter]

Re: Junior "G" Man

Nice find...Here is one I found last year.....Gotta love em.

 

[blklab]

Re: Junior "G" Man

Welcome to "T-Net", "wd". Terrific find. That is so cool. No idea of the date,
but it sure is nice. Congratulations.

 

[eathabs]

Re: Junior "G" Man

Welcome to Tnet

A few months ago I found one of the girl's division badges. Found this tidbit of info:

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=191&ItemNo=54078

Hal

 

[kdismuke1]

Re: Junior "G" Man

Super find. Best of luck.