176: ADVANCE-RUMELY THRESHER CO. 'INSTRUCTOR' BADGE

Unique die struck badge with an oil pull tractor to the obverse, 'Advance-Rumely Thresher Co. Inc., La Porte, Ind.' to the reverse.
Chain suspension from a name tag brooch with typed 'R.H.P. Henderson, Instructor.'
The company that would become known as Advance-Rumley was founded in 1853 by Meinrad Rumley. It acquired Advance Thresher Co in 1911 and existed until A-R was acquired by Allis-Chalmers in 1931. The oil pull tractor featured kerosene burning engines and were manufactured from 1910 through 1930.
Measures 2.75 inches x 2 inches.
Good condition overall, some wear and scratches, as shown.
$60 - $90