American Motors Corporation (1970 - 84) Security Chief Badge W/Holder - (NOS?)
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4357987 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
NOTE: AT THE REQUEST OF HIS WIDOW, BEGINNING AT 06:00 AM CST AND ENDING AT 11:59 PM CST ON FRIDAY 06-14-2019 ONLY (IN COMMEMORATION OF THE COLLECTORS BIRTHDAY) THE "BUY IT NOW" PRICE WILL BE LOWERED TO $399.99; THEN IT WILL BE RETURNED TO THE CURRENT LISTING PRICE!Though the standard issue AmericanMotors Corporation security officer badges from the 1970 - 1987 era are periodicallysold on eBay in various states of condition, they were an issued item for 17 years, this is quite possibly ...the veryfirst listing for a badge involving the individual that was in charge of that department.
After the 1987 acquisition of AMC byChrysler, the guards at the Kenosha (WI) facility continued to wear the “flaglogo” (a.k.a. A-Mark) badge and AMC shoulder patches on their uniform through 1988until the vehicle assembly operations had been idled and the buildings were beingtorn down; leaving only the engine division for Jeep applications. The guards that remained after this were re-assigned to the engine plant and merely wore Chrysler PlantProtection badges and shoulder patches on their AMC uniforms for a period oftime.
What makes this particular badgesignificant is the fact that only “2” individuals held the title of SecurityChief (a.k.a., Chief of Security) from 1970 until 1984 when it waschanged to the more contemporary Manager of Loss Prevention. A few yearslater, it would again be changed to Manager of Fire & Security Operations whichwould last through 2004 when all of the department functions were outsourced; the entire engine manufacturing operation was shuttered in 2010 by FIAT.
Additionally, neither the “Chief” norhis immediate subordinates, which were the Fire Marshal and shift Supervisors, wore uniforms as their attire was business casual to formal. Therefore, thesebadges were what was known as a “me too” or “I want one” item; even though theymay have been used for special events such as a VIP visitation or otherceremonial use, most ended up in a jewelry box, dresser drawer, or other.
The American Motors Corporation was the successor tothe Thomas B. Jeffery Company (est. 1902), the Nash Motors Company (est. 1916), the merged Nash Motors Company and Kelvinator Corporation (est. 1914) in 1937;finally, AMC was created when the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with theHudson Motor Car Company (est. 1909) in 1954 and AMC continued to maintain itsprimary automobile manufacturing facility in Kenosha, WI.
After the American Motors Corporation sold theKelvinator (appliances) portion of the company in 1968, it acquired Jeep from theKaiser Corporation in 1970; after forming a partnership with Renault (France), AMC was itself acquired by the Chrysler Motors Corporation in 1987 and was shuttereda year later in 1988.
The AMC security badge with the “flag logo” (a.k.a.A-Mark) would be the last design issued before the company ceased to existunder Chrysler ownership when the Jeep-Eagle Division was created in 1988 forthe products that remained; it’s hard to believe that 31 years have elapsedsince that time.
Though this listing may be beyond the means of the novice level collector, it is certainly not an exclusive offering directed only at the more astute or advanced collector; as the "Buy It Now" price is at the minimum allowed by eBay over the starting bid amount. There's an old saying that applies to this item. . . "You have to get it when you see it before it's gone."
This badge could only be described as the "museum quality mother ofall AMC security badges” and would be the center piece of any collection, dueto its extraordinary uniqueness and pristine condition! This badge is so reflective, being plated in 22K Gold, that even non-flash pictures are difficult to take without a mirror like glare.
Badge specifics:This badge was part of a very extensiveJeffery/Nash/Rambler/AMC/Chrysler plant security based collection belonging toa now deceased collector, all information available has been provided; thevisual images provide the best possible condition details.
The badge is plated in 22K Gold, dimensions are about 2.5”in height by 2” in width and weight is 1.8 ounces; as with all AMC post-1970badges, the manufacturer was Blackinton. The badge includes the protectivedisplay/presentation box which is labeled “American Motors Corp., Chief, Kenosha, 22K Gold Plate” on the back and the black leather clip-on holder which appearsto have never had the badge attached. USPS ShipCover insurance will be provided.
After the 1987 acquisition of AMC byChrysler, the guards at the Kenosha (WI) facility continued to wear the “flaglogo” (a.k.a. A-Mark) badge and AMC shoulder patches on their uniform through 1988until the vehicle assembly operations had been idled and the buildings were beingtorn down; leaving only the engine division for Jeep applications. The guards that remained after this were re-assigned to the engine plant and merely wore Chrysler PlantProtection badges and shoulder patches on their AMC uniforms for a period oftime.
What makes this particular badgesignificant is the fact that only “2” individuals held the title of SecurityChief (a.k.a., Chief of Security) from 1970 until 1984 when it waschanged to the more contemporary Manager of Loss Prevention. A few yearslater, it would again be changed to Manager of Fire & Security Operations whichwould last through 2004 when all of the department functions were outsourced; the entire engine manufacturing operation was shuttered in 2010 by FIAT.
Additionally, neither the “Chief” norhis immediate subordinates, which were the Fire Marshal and shift Supervisors, wore uniforms as their attire was business casual to formal. Therefore, thesebadges were what was known as a “me too” or “I want one” item; even though theymay have been used for special events such as a VIP visitation or otherceremonial use, most ended up in a jewelry box, dresser drawer, or other.
The American Motors Corporation was the successor tothe Thomas B. Jeffery Company (est. 1902), the Nash Motors Company (est. 1916), the merged Nash Motors Company and Kelvinator Corporation (est. 1914) in 1937;finally, AMC was created when the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with theHudson Motor Car Company (est. 1909) in 1954 and AMC continued to maintain itsprimary automobile manufacturing facility in Kenosha, WI.
After the American Motors Corporation sold theKelvinator (appliances) portion of the company in 1968, it acquired Jeep from theKaiser Corporation in 1970; after forming a partnership with Renault (France), AMC was itself acquired by the Chrysler Motors Corporation in 1987 and was shuttereda year later in 1988.
The AMC security badge with the “flag logo” (a.k.a.A-Mark) would be the last design issued before the company ceased to existunder Chrysler ownership when the Jeep-Eagle Division was created in 1988 forthe products that remained; it’s hard to believe that 31 years have elapsedsince that time.
Though this listing may be beyond the means of the novice level collector, it is certainly not an exclusive offering directed only at the more astute or advanced collector; as the "Buy It Now" price is at the minimum allowed by eBay over the starting bid amount. There's an old saying that applies to this item. . . "You have to get it when you see it before it's gone."
This badge could only be described as the "museum quality mother ofall AMC security badges” and would be the center piece of any collection, dueto its extraordinary uniqueness and pristine condition! This badge is so reflective, being plated in 22K Gold, that even non-flash pictures are difficult to take without a mirror like glare.
Badge specifics:This badge was part of a very extensiveJeffery/Nash/Rambler/AMC/Chrysler plant security based collection belonging toa now deceased collector, all information available has been provided; thevisual images provide the best possible condition details.
The badge is plated in 22K Gold, dimensions are about 2.5”in height by 2” in width and weight is 1.8 ounces; as with all AMC post-1970badges, the manufacturer was Blackinton. The badge includes the protectivedisplay/presentation box which is labeled “American Motors Corp., Chief, Kenosha, 22K Gold Plate” on the back and the black leather clip-on holder which appearsto have never had the badge attached. USPS ShipCover insurance will be provided.
