Many thanks to Cliff, Chris, Rob and Al for your input and valuable contributions here...
Yes, it is the exact Pin that was sold previously by Lelands. I actually paid $218 on a Best Offer (not the full $295 asking price). So I paid just about exactly HALF of the original Lelands sale price in 2018 (just 2 years ago).
I know Eric is not in business to lose money, so will correspond with him about this off-line. Very curious as to why he'd let it go for half-price, and why he believes it's authentic and of the era. It's a nifty looking Pin, but not worth the $218, if it's really a Fantasy Piece.
Thanks again for all of your help,
Mark
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