Bidspirit auction | Collection of 17 Vintage US

Collection of 17 Vintage US National Safety Council Safe Driver Award Lapel Pins - This lot consists of 17 vintage lapel pins issued by the National Safety Council of the United States to recognize milestones in safe driving. Each shield-shaped pin features a central embossed figure of a driver at a steering wheel against a sunburst background. The upper scroll is inscribed with the text NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL and the lower scroll reads SAFE DRIVER AWARD. A central circular medallion displays a specific numeral above the word YEAR, representing the years of safe operation achieved. The base of each pin includes the Universal Safety symbol, a cross within a circle. The collection features pins with both gold-toned and silver-toned metal finishes, accented with blue enamel. Gold-toned milestones include 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17, and 20 years. Silver-toned milestones include 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 years. The pins utilize screw-back posts for attachment. Each pin measures approximately 0.75 inches H x 0.625 inches W.