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Vintage 1966 Champion International Paper Co. Employee Service Award Career LotIncludes: 15.0g Solid 10K Gold 20-Year Ring (Jostens), 15-Year Pin, 5-Year Pin, and Original Presentation Display Boxes.
Up for sale is a pristine piece of Texas industrial history from the historic Champion Paper Mill in Pasadena, Texas. Operating along the Houston Ship Channel starting in 1937, this mill stood as one of the area’s largest and most significant industrial employers for decades. This employee milestone collection honors an incredible 20-year career progression at the facility during its mid-century prime.
Lot Includes: 10K Yellow Gold 20-Year Service Ring: Beautifully crafted by Jostens. Weighs a substantial 15.0 grams of solid 10K gold. The shield-shaped face features a crisp, raised corporate emblem of a medieval knight on horseback with a shield and lance. The shoulders are sharply detailed with the Roman numerals "XX" (representing 20 years of service) and the year 1966. Stamped "Jostens 10K" inside the band. Measures approximately a US Men's Size 11. Comes nestled in its original hardshell presentation box.
15-Year Service Pin: A smaller milestone lapel pin featuring the stylized knight motif. It includes its original purple presentation box.
5-Year Service Pin: The entry-level milestone pin completing the career progression. Includes a backing piece stamped by historic maker Gordon B. Miller & Co. Displays beautifully on its original velvet pad insert.
Condition:The entire collection is in remarkable vintage condition. The items have been meticulously stored inside their original presentation cases, preserving their bright finish and crisp, sharp engraving details. The 1966 date and "XX" markings on the ring are perfectly legible. Please see all uploaded photos for a clear look at measurements, scale, weight, and stunning presentation quality.
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📦 Shipping & Handling
Shipping Carrier: USPS Priority Mail (Insured)
Packaging: Boxed securely to protect both the jewelry and the delicate condition of the original presentation boxes.
Signature Confirmation: Required due to the high item value.
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