High School Invitational Appraisal

Vintage 1974 Cheney High School Invitational Award Medal

This is a vintage participation or achievement medal from a Cheney High School Invitational event, dated to approximately 1974. The medal features a die-cast, circular medallion with a distinctive scalloped or wavy decorative edge, crafted from a base metal with a brass or gold-tone finish. The center of the obverse showcases a stylized, cartoon-like mascot character, which appears to be a bird-like figure in a dynamic pose, set against a textured, pebbled background. Surrounding the mascot is a raised-letter border that reads 'CHENEY HIGH SCHOOL' on the top arc and 'INVITATIONAL' on the bottom arc. The medallion is suspended by a small jump ring from a two-toned grosgrain ribbon draped in a horizontal fold style, featuring a vertically split salmon-orange and royal blue color scheme. Measuring approximately 1.5 inches in diameter for the medal alone, the piece displays a characteristic aged look with a darkened patina in the recessed areas and minor surface oxidation. The ribbon shows slight fraying at the edges and minor fading consistent with age. This item is a classic example of mid-to-late 20th-century scholastic awards, demonstrating standard mass-production techniques used for high school athletic or academic competitions during the 1970s.