Happy Birthday Statue of Liberty!

To keep the head-badge theme going, but even better, to celebrate Lady Liberty's 125th birthday (dedicated on October 28, 1886), I thought I'd share this Chicago Cycle Supply Co. Liberty head badge. It's among my favorites because the image is so detailed. You can even make out the bricks in the base and her crown.

When this circa-1941 badge was new the stripes bordering the word LIBERTY were red and blue to complement the white background behind the word. Some of the white remains. Though I bought it separately (I only remove badges from completely ruined bikes), it probably originally added a touch of class to a Schwinn cruiser.

I hope this king-size photo makes you feel like you're on Liberty Island looking up at her (click to enlarge).

Jim