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1 Certificate Number Style Classification Date of Manufacture SFS AJR Strap Head Harness (SFS) Registry QR Code: AFR Grade: NEAR MINT Manufacturer Model No. Evaluation Date Evaluated By A.J. Reach & Co. No. 1 3/4/2017 PCH Manufacturer's Logo Location A.J. Reach & Co. Center Forehead Material Exterior Interior Tan Strap Leather White Wool Size Adult/Youth Hat Size Adult Large 7 1/4 Description SFS AJR is an A.J. Reach & Co. No. 1 head harness manufactured with a tan strap leather exterior, white wool padding on the interior, and elastic for the chinstrap and forehead strap Inspection Summary Grading Scale Provenance Criteria AFR Score Grade % Comp. Grade Score Range Grade Deformation 90 40% MINT Head harness acquired by owner in March, 2013 from sporting goods dealer. Exterior Condition % NEAR MINT Interior % EX Overall Score EX VG VERY GOOD GOOD AntiqueFootball makes no representation of condition or AFR Grade beyond the inspection date noted. Overall Grade NEAR MINT 5 70 GOOD FAIR 0 5 FAIR < 0 POOR It is the mission of AntiqueFootball.com to provide accurate, unbiased research to vintage football equipment collectors and to share our passion for the humble beginnings of America's favorite pastime. With 10 years experience in identifying and dating vintage helmets, a library of over 200 vintage football equipment catalogs, and as the creator of the Vintage Football Helmet Classification System, AntiqueFootball is uniquely qualified to evaluate vintage football helmets. I hereby certify that I have completed this vintage football helmet grading evaluation in accordance with the Vintage Helmet Grading Protocol and the Helmet Grading Code of Ethics established by AntiqueFootball. Name P. Chris Hornung AntiqueFootball, LLC 2215 Plank Road #170 Fredericksburg, VA (540) Signature Date 3/4/2017 Certificate is invalid without AF wax seal Form AFG_v1 Page 1 Initials

2 Body/Crown Ear Pads Symmetrical Asymmetrical Deformation Longitudinal Lateral Vertical Longitudinal Lateral Vertical Right Left Deduction Notes Deformation Cupping Compression Shear B 1 1 Rear strap exhibits minor shear deformation Total Deformation Deductions 1 Grading Key: A = Slight; B = Minor; C = Moderate; D = Significant; F = Severe Location Exterior Condition Top Front Right Body Left Body Right Ear Left Ear Rear Chinstrap Deduction Notes Material Loss No material loss Material Repairs No material repairs Wear Insect/Rodent Damage Tearing/Fraying No insect/rodent damage No tearing or fraying Surface Abrasions/Scuffs/Scars A Minor surface abrasions on top Total Wear Deductions 1.0 Stitch Disintegration/Damage No stitch damage Fat Spews No evidence of fat spews Desiccation Embrittlement Shrinkage Depressions/Creasing Crazing/Cracking Flaking/Spalling A A A A A No rigidity observed Slight creasing at stitching at rear and top Leather exhibits slight crazing on rear strap, left and right side No checking Acidic Hydrolysis/Red Rot No visible rot Total Desiccation Deductions 5.0 Oxidation No evidence of oxidation Chemical Staining No evidence of staining Discoloration Soiling/Staining Applied Treatments/Residue Foreign Markings Metal Corrosion/Salt Accretions A B Slight water stain on top rear strap. Minor staining of chinstrap and forehead strap No evidence of applied treatments No foreign markings No corrosion staining Microbic Deterioration No sign of mold or bacteriological deterioration Total Discoloration Deductions 2.0 Total Exterior Condition Deductions 8.0 Grading Key: A = Slight; B = Minor; C = Moderate; D = Significant; F = Severe Form AFG_v1 Page 2 Initials

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4 Location Interior Condition Crown Front Right Side Left Side Right Ear Left Ear Rear Deduction Notes Material Loss No material loss Material Repairs No material repairs Stitch Disintegration/Damage No stitch damage Staining/Discoloration No staining/discoloration, NOS condition Insect/Rodent Damage No insect/rodent damage to shell Shell Tearing/Fraying Foreign Markings No tearing or fraying No foreign markings Embrittlement No embrittlement, NOS condition Crazing/Cracking No crazing or cracking Flaking/Spalling No flaking/spalling Acidic Hydrolysis/Red Rot No evidence of hydrolysis or rot Total Shell Deductions Material Loss No material loss Insect/Rodent Damage C C C C C C C 28.0 Insect bore holes throughout wool padding Padding Staining/Discoloration Foreign Markings No staining/discoloration, NOS condition No foreign markings Odor No odor Total Padding Deductions 28.0 Total Interior Condition Deductions 28.0 Grading Key: A = Slight; B = Minor; C = Moderate; D = Significant; F = Severe Form AFG_v1 Page 4 Initials

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6 About the 4 Strap Head Harness 4 strap head harnesses generally consist of two pieces of strap leather across the crown of the head in the transverse and longitudinal direction connected to a leather headband. Evolving from early ear protectors, most 4 straps have large ear flaps and minimal padding at the crown. Typified by the Spalding and Reach No. 35 head harnesses sold between 189 and 1902, 4 straps were also frequently made by leathersmiths upon request. For that reason, many varieties of the 4 strap were produced. Between 1908 and 1917 the 4 strap was reintroduced by sporting goods companies as an economical alternative for youth players. Form AFG_v1 Page Initials