A kind reader contacted me about the "button" presented to the winners of the 1905 World Series. One was offered at auction by Christies in 1995, selling for over $14,000. It also appears on pinterest about World Series awards. It was also referenced in a SABR article about the star pitcher of the Athletics, Rube Waddell. 110 years ago it may have been called a "button" but today we would call it a stickpin, or at least a "pin" designed to be worn on the lapel of suit jacket. It features crossed bats, is encircled in diamonds, with a larger diamond in the middle. The base medal is gold. It was commissioned by a jeweler. It is visually stunning and elegant in appearance, an example of baseball jewelry at its finest.
OK, that clears that up. But I am still wondering why the average fan wasn't offered in inexpensive pinback button that celebrates the World Championship of the 1905 Giants. At least the "button" mystery has been solved courtesy of knowledgeable reader. Thanks to you, sir.
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