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1971 Bob Hope Desert Classic Pro-Am Golf Tournament. Part of PGA Tour, played over 5 courses in Palm Springs*. Founded 1959 and re-named for the comedian in 1965. At least one other badge/pin/brooch (?) known. Exact useage unknown (award, participant pin, jus' jewelry, other?). Pretty sure this form of D&C mark has been on military wears (and maybe airline). Seems to scream Dieges & Clust of New York, but no exact matches or claims. Hard to see, but mark repeats in back center of gold colored portion--unknown metal. Hope's profile, normally used as part to the logo, is missing in this particular design. [*Arnold Palmer won the day for his 58th tour victory. Trevino won the year. Niklaus won the big cash.] Anyone know this D&C maker?

For those with an interest in golf items, here is a Josten pin of non-precious metals but considerably more rare. Its is an actual contestant's pin from the first ever Pro-Am Tourney in 1937, the so-named Crosby Clambake played originally at Rancho Santa Fe. A young newly-turned professional out from the eastern states would win the event and go on to become one of the greatest golfers ever. His name was Sam Snead.

Sorry for photo loss...apparently Postimages has bee locked out and quickly re-moved to a new address.

Re-post images, first set:

And the other pin:

A second pin matching the Crosby sample recently surfaced (eBay listing) having the same back fixtures. Presumably this would classify it as a tie tack rather than a hat pin or collar button.