Lone Ranger Safety Scout - Silvercup Bread Pin
Likely 1950s. Per Google, Silvercup Bread - baked by the Gordon Baking Company - was the original national sponsor of The Lone Ranger radio show. They sponsored the show from its inception on Detroit's WXYZ in November 1933 until 1939. The partnership ran so deep that it directly shaped the show's lore. The Lone Ranger's iconic horse was actually renamed from Dusty to Silver as part of the sponsorship deal, giving rise to his famous catchphrase, Hi-ho, Silver, away! The Lone Ranger Safety Scout was the official fan club for children. Kids who listened to the radio program could join by sending in bread wrappers or proofs of purchase to receive a badge and a secret manual
Measurement: 0.875 x 0.25 x 0.875 IN
Weight: 0.01 LB
Number of units In lot: 1
Condition Report:
Excellent
Likely 1950s. Per Google, Silvercup Bread - baked by the Gordon Baking Company - was the original national sponsor of The Lone Ranger radio show. They sponsored the show from its inception on Detroit's WXYZ in November 1933 until 1939. The partnership ran so deep that it directly shaped the show's lore. The Lone Ranger's iconic horse was actually renamed from Dusty to Silver as part of the sponsorship deal, giving rise to his famous catchphrase, Hi-ho, Silver, away! The Lone Ranger Safety Scout was the official fan club for children. Kids who listened to the radio program could join by sending in bread wrappers or proofs of purchase to receive a badge and a secret manual
Measurement: 0.875 x 0.25 x 0.875 IN
Weight: 0.01 LB
Number of units In lot: 1
Condition Report:
Excellent
