1997 Harley Owners Group H.O.G. Pin..... Harley Davidson HOG only sells this pin to members of HOG (HARLEY OWNERS GROUP®)The Harley Owners Group (HOG) started in 1983.
When someone first joins HOG, they receive a membership pin and patch (an eagle with no year indicated). Then, for the SECOND year (and each subsequent year), when they renew, they get a renewal pin and patch set (rockers) which have the year indicated on the front. These are meant to be worn below the original membership pin and patch.
In the 80s, they had special notched (aka tabbed or cutout) rockers for members first year of renewal. These cutouts in the upper corners allowed the pin to fit nicely below the first year patch (or pin).
A member who joined HOG when the group first formed in 1983 got a notched set for 84 when they renewed. However, all subsequent rockers they receive (85 and later) would not be notched. All 1984 rockers are notched (since members either joined (and got the first year pin and patch) or renewed for their first time in 84 and got notched rockers).
Around 2002, we started seeing UN-notched 84 rockers. These are new rockers that were created by HOG as replacements for original members. Although they signify an original member who renewed in 84, they are not the original rockers that were distributed in 1984. They ARE still authentic HOG rockers.
1985 patches originally were either notched or with pointy top edges (unlike ANY other year). Replacements look just like any other year's 2nd year patches. These are also not the original rockers distributed in 1985. They ARE still authentic HOG rockers. |
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