VTG Drott Tractor Co Milwaukee Dealer Equipment Tag Sign Metal Badge Plate 1950 For Sale

Item Overview

• Item: Vintage Drott Tractor Co., Inc. Dealer Equipment Data Plate / Badge Sign

• Text: \"SOLD AND SERVICED BY DROTT TRACTOR CO., INC. MILWAUKEE\"

• Material: Heavy-gauge stamped aluminum (with raised letters/borders and black/orange enamel fill)

• Dimensions: Approx. 7\" x 3.5\" (with 4 pre-drilled factory corner mounting holes)

• Company History: Drott Manufacturing / Drott Tractor Company (founded by Ed Drott in Wisconsin) was a premier mid-century manufacturer and distributor of heavy industrial earthmoving equipment, log loaders, backhoes, and specialized attachments for International Harvester (IH) crawler tractors.

Item Specifics

• Brand / Company: Drott Tractor Co., Inc.

• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Type of Advertising: Equipment ID Tag / Dealership Badge

• Material: Aluminum / Stamped Metal

• Color: Black, Silver, and Orange

• Original / Reproduction: Original Vintage

Condition: Very Good / Excellent Vintage Condition (New Old Stock / Unmounted Appearance).

• Front Face: Bold black textured background with clean raised silver letters and orange insets on \"DROTT\". Border paint is crisp and complete with minimal surface handling wear.

• Back: Clean bare aluminum with very light storage scuffs; never riveted or mounted to equipment (mounting holes are clean and undeformed).

• Structure: Completely straight and flat with no bends, warping, or corrosion.

Authentic vintage Drott Tractor Co., Inc. Dealer Equipment ID Badge / Plate from Milwaukee, Wisconsin!

Constructed from heavy stamped aluminum, this original dealer plate features raised embossed lettering and borders finished in glossy black and safety-orange enamel. These plates were riveted directly to heavy industrial crawlers, tractor loaders, backhoes, and logging equipment sold and serviced out of Drott’s historic Milwaukee facility.

Features & Details:

• Authentic Wisconsin Industrial Memorabilia: Great crossover appeal for International Harvester (IH), Drott Manufacturing, and Milwaukee heavy machinery history.

• Crisp Unmounted Condition: Displays pristine mounting holes with zero rivet stretch, clean enameled lettering, and no metal warping.

A standout piece for vintage tractor collectors, dealership sign collectors, or industrial automobilia displays!

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