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The front features a distinctive sunburst design surrounding a black enamel ring reading:
COLYEAR MOTOR SALES CO
with “10” prominently displayed in the center, representing a 10-year employee service award.
The reverse of the emblem is clearly stamped “10K” and retains its original pin post and rotating safety catch.
This example is particularly appealing because it remains with its original presentation case and original factory instruction/guarantee insert. The insert refers to the piece as an “emblem,” states that it was factory inspected and guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship, and provides instructions for properly operating the safety catch.
Colyear Motor Sales Co. was a longtime automotive parts and accessories distributor, making this an interesting piece of both employee-service and American automotive-business memorabilia. Historical records document Colyear Motor Sales as an established automotive accessories and parts business.
Details:
- Colyear Motor Sales Co.
- 10-Year Service Emblem / Employee Award
- Genuine 10K gold, stamped on reverse
- Black and gold enamel
- Sunburst design
- Original pin post
- Original rotating safety catch
- Original presentation case included
- Original factory instruction/guarantee insert included
- Vintage automotive industry memorabilia
- Weight: Under 1 gram / too light to register on my scale
The original case and paperwork have been kept with the emblem and are included exactly as pictured.
A wonderful survivor for a collector of vintage service awards, automotive memorabilia, advertising pieces, employee pins, or 10K gold insignia.
Please feel free to message me with any questions. I’m happy to provide additional photos or information.
