Employee Award Pin Appraisal

Beech-Nut 15-Year Service Award Lapel Pin

This is a vintage corporate service award lapel pin specifically issued by the Beech-Nut corporation to recognize fifteen years of employment. The pin is constructed from a gold-toned metal, likely 10k or 14k gold given the quality of the finish and the setting, though a hallmark is not visible in the front-facing view. The design features a stylized letter 'B' in blue enamel against a textured gold background with vertical linear striations. A blue enamel scroll at the bottom contains the text 'FIFTEEN YEARS' in gold letters, centered by a small round-cut clear stone, which appears to be a genuine diamond or a high-quality crystal chip. Above the central 'B', the name 'BEECH-NUT' is embossed in gold into a curved blue enamel border. The craftsmanship shows high-precision enamel work and crisp metal stamping, typical of mid-20th-century corporate jewelry manufacturers like Jostens or Balfour. The condition is excellent, categorized as 'Near Mint,' showing minimal wear to the enamel and high luster on the gold surfaces with no visible pitting or oxidation. It is housed in a grey plastic jeweler's presentation box with a clear acrylic lid, suggesting it has been well-preserved.