Scarce 10K 1960's Northern Pacific Railway 45 Years of Service Pin

This is a scarce circa 1960's pin in 10 karat gold for 45 years of service with the Northern Pacific Railway. The railway was christened by President Grant in 1883, nineteen years after it was given the blessing of Congress. The railroad operated between Minnesota and the Great Lakes and the Pacific Northwest coast. The company went out of business in 1970. The pin is by O.C. Tanner Jewelry. It has a small diamond and is enameled with a red and black yin-yang symbol at its center.

Circa 1960's.

Approximately 7/16" in diameter.

10 karat gold, diamond, enamel.

Single screw post with disc backing.

CTO (O.C. Tanner mark) 10K.

This is from a railroad collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-RJK-25-13 LABEX6/13 SABEX9/15

8 (Excellent-): The pin shows hardly any wear.

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