ITEM DESCRIPTION:

This rare brass employee pin dates from the 1930s and was worn by delivery drivers. It is shaped like a Coca Cola hobbleskirt bottle, with red enamel decoration and is inscribed Coca Cola Bottling Co. 180 Indianapolis. The 180 was the employee i.d. number and was originally filled with black enamel, much of which has worn away. The pin measures 2 3/8 inches tall by 1 3/8 inches wide and is in excellent condition with wear and loss on the enamel surfaces and nicks and scratches from years of use. FREE shipping to USA customers. This and other Coca Cola pieces are from the Thom Thompson Estate. Mr. Thompson collected for over 50 years and was a Coke Bottler himself. He received a Special Thanks in Allan Petretti's Coca Cola Price Guide as follows: Thom has always been my number one supporter. Ever since the first edition, he has unselfishly offered his knowledge and collection to help make this book better. Thom and Frances are among the countries top collectors. This book wouldn't be what it is today without their help. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add a piece with such history to your collection.16665-71WTP