Rare Lt. Rank 1940s General Motors Hydra-Matic Plant Protection Badge

This is a rare circa late 1940s lieutenant rank badge for the Plant Protection Division at General Motors' Hydra-Matic plant in Livonia, Michigan. When the Hydra-Matic plant burned down in 1953, it became the worst industrial fire ever on American soil up until that point. The plant was a model of post-War technology when it went up in flames, caused by an accident with flammable liquid outside of the building. First used by GM in their 1940 auto models, the Hydra-Matic was a transmission that was hugely popular at the time. The badge has a great luster and weight.

Circa late 1940s.

Approximately 2-15/16" in height and 2-1/4" in width.

Gilt brass, painted details.

Vertical pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.

None.

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8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows only light wear to the paint and minor tarnish.

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