THE SHADOW SECRET SOCIETY "MAGIC" GLOW-IN-THE-DARK MEMBER'S BUTTON & CARD PLUS BLUE COAL RING SHADOW BOX DISPLAY.
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Winning Bid:
$908.60 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
8
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 19, 2025 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #245 Session 2
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Item Description
Lot of three pieces displayed in a wood "Shadow" box w/UV glass front. As w/most examples of this 1" celluloid button, the cream bkg. has numerous areas of darkening. Importantly, after exposure to light this one glows w/deep intensity, superior to most, and clearly shows at its center the black silhouetted image of The Shadow in hat and cape w/his gun drawn below "The Shadow" name. Front remains very glossy. Trace of aging to metal back. VG. Scarce. Button was issued in 1939 and comes w/single-sided 2.5x4" membership card titled "The Secret Pledge Of The Shadow." The card pledge was to "Stamp Out The Forces Of Evil In This Land. I Shall Recognize Other Members Of The Shadow Society By This Card And By The Magic Button Which Only Member's May Possess." Although not marked as such, we believe this was a Blue Coal premium. Horizontal crease through center w/trace of wear from button collet and pin. Unused and Fine. Card is very rare w/only a few known examples, this being the first we've offered in decades. This famous premium ring from 1941 has simulated dark blue plastic coal lump on top while the bands each depict The Shadow in costume holding a gun. Inscription is around top rim edges and is somewhat difficult to read on all examples as the molded letters don't stand out much. The ring glows intensely after exposure to light. Receiving this ring made you "A Member of 'The Shadow' Stop Crime Club" according to the paperwork which originally came with it. High grade, NM example. Great display.
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