Description
This is a mid-1930s pin from the Cologne Ford automotive plant in Germany. The enameled pin shows the blue Ford oval at right angles to and superimposed upon a white oval framing two elegant spires. The pin reads FORD AM RHEIN KOLN (Ford Cologne on the Rhein) FORD DEUTSCHES ERZEUGNIS (Ford German product).
VINTAGE:Circa mid-1930s.
SIZE:Approximately 1" in height and 13/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gold-plated brass with enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal safety-style pin with saddle.
MARKINGS:GES GESCH.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an automotive collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX10 LHEX1/11 SHEX12/18
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The pin has only a slight ding to the enamel and moderate tarnish only on the back.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.