Description:Rare Victor Sporting Goods "batwing" nose guard c.1890s. Desirable early nose guard marked "Victor Sporting Goods" on the front with late 1891 patent date below. Superb overall condition with light to moderate wear throughout inclusive of general surface scratching and few minor edge chips. The raised letter Victor manufacturer's stampings remain in a remarkable state of preservation. Retains original cloth head strap. Seldom encountered early piece of football equipment is the finest condition specimen we handled: EX