[CR] Was: 50-plus year old Paramount track bike FS - Now "Hat in the Ring" decal

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Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:01:32 -0800 (PST)
From: "r cielec" <teaat4p@yahoo.com>
To: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
In-Reply-To: <a06110438c1f65c4e1f45@[10.0.1.3]>
Subject: [CR] Was: 50-plus year old Paramount track bike FS - Now "Hat in the Ring" decal

Ahoy!

The "hat in the ring" decalcomania on the seat tube got me to wondering about it's application on Schwinns. I've seen it on a variety of Schwinns, though I cannot say what time period. Does anyone know the genuine origin, Schwinns' use, time period etc? I recognise it as a World War I squadron insignia but why Schwinn? Was Eddie Rickenbacker on the Schwinn board? Thanks. Richard Cielec Chicago, Illinois; U.S.A.

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