1940's - 1950's Koppers Corp. 15 Year Safety Award in 10K Gold 2.24 Grams

1940's – 1950's Koppers Corporation 15 Year Safety award in 10 karat gold. Koppers manufactures chemicals and materials in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the corporation in separated into three units: Carbon and Chemicals, Railroad Products and Services, and Performance Chemicals. Established in 1943, the company faced a hostile takeover in 1988 by British conglomerate Beazer, but was eventually purchased back by the local management in the early 2000's. The center of the pin reads: "KOPPERS" centered between two red triangles. Along the top in enameled detail it reads: "SAFETY AWARD" with the number "15" in the center. The outer edge of the pin features a nice wreath detail and the reverse reads: "10K".

Circa 1940' - 1950's.

Approximately 5/8" in diameter.

10K gold, enamel.

Vertical pin with drop in locking catch.

10K

This is from an advertising collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VABX02 LHEX2/16 SLBBEX05/20/25

8- (Very Fine - Excellent): The pin shows extremely light wear, all of the enamel details remain intact.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.