Ducks Unlimited Pin Appraisal

2000 Florida Ducks Unlimited Commemorative Lapel Pin

This is a rectangular commemorative lapel pin produced for Ducks Unlimited, specifically representing the Florida chapter for the year 2000. The pin features a multi-colored enamel design set within a gold-tone metallic frame. The central graphic showcases a vibrant yellow ducks-in-flight silhouette superimposed over a dark teal or green silhouette map of the state of Florida. The background field is a lighter turquoise blue. Two red horizontal banners border the top and bottom: the top banner contains the text '2000 FLORIDA' in yellow, and the bottom banner reads 'DUCKS UNLIMITED'. To the left of the duck, the classic circular Ducks Unlimited logo is visible. Based on visual analysis, the pin is approximately 1 inch in width and remains in its original clear plastic adhesive packaging, suggesting a 'New Old Stock' (NOS) condition. The enamel appears smooth without visible chips, and the metallic borders retain a high-polish luster. As a piece of conservation-related memorabilia from the turn of the millennium, it represents a specific geographical and temporal artifact of the organization's fundraising and membership efforts. The craftsmanship indicates mass-produced quality consistent with organizational membership pins of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. There are no apparent condition issues such as oxidation, scratches, or fading due to the protective plastic wrapping.