Vintage Sharon Steel Corp Employee Badge #7521 Metal ID Pin Steel Mill Sharon PA for Sale

Vintage Sharon Steel Corp Employee Badge #7521 Metal ID Pin Steel Mill Sharon PA For Sale

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Vintage Sharon Steel Corp Employee Badge #7521 Metal ID Pin Steel Mill Sharon PA:
$49.97

Own a tangible piece of Pennsylvania steel-industry history with this vintage Sharon Steel Corporation employee identification badge, individually numbered 7521. This distinctive industrial collectible features the recognizable red SharonSteel diamond logo, a white inset employee-number panel with raised red numerals, and embossed SHARON STEEL CORPORATION lettering.The square metal badge measures approximately 1-7/8" across and retains its rear pinback assembly. Its individually assigned employee number makes it particularly appealing to collectors of Sharon Steel memorabilia, Pennsylvania industrial history, steel mill artifacts, occupational badges, employee identification pieces, and vintage corporate memorabilia.Sharon Steel was an important name in the industrial history of the Sharon/Farrell area of western Pennsylvania. The company adopted the Sharon Steel Corporation name in 1936, after previously operating as Sharon Steel Hoop Company.Sold as is. No warranty from the Seller. No Returns.Approx. Dimensions: 1-7/8" SquareSKU: DF669CONDITION: Pre-owned vintage employee badge with age-appropriate surface wear. Front shows light scratches/scuffs, small marks and discoloration on the white number panel, wear/loss to some red accent paint, and oxidation/tarnish around the two front eyelets. Reverse shows heavier scratching, tarnish/discoloration and aged solder/attachment areas around the pin hardware. Pin stem and catch are present; fastening function has been tested and works as expected. No cracks or major bends observed. See all detailed pictures and read the full detailed description provided by the seller to know what you are purchasing.Key Features
Type: Vintage employee identification badge / occupational pinback
Company: Sharon Steel Corporation
Employee Number: 7521
Front Logo: Red outlined diamond with “SHARONSTEEL”
Number Panel: White inset panel with raised red 7521 numerals
Company Marking: “SHARON STEEL CORPORATION”
Material: Silver-tone base metal; exact metal composition has not been tested
Shape: Square with rounded corners and raised perimeter edge
Approximate Dimensions: 1-7/8" x 1-7/8"
Fastener: Long rear pin stem with catch/retaining assembly
Construction: Multi-piece metal construction with separate employee-number panel and rear reinforcement plate
Theme: Steel industry, factory worker, occupational history, Pennsylvania industrial history
Geographic Association: Sharon/Farrell, Pennsylvania steel industry
Collecting Interest: Sharon Steel, steel mill memorabilia, employee badges, industrial Americana and Pennsylvania history
Style: Mid-Century Industrial / Utilitarian Corporate Design.Sharon Steel Corporation Background
Sharon Steel's roots extend to the Sharon Steel Hoop Company. The company formally changed its name to Sharon Steel Corporation on March 10, 1936. During the 20th century it became a significant steel producer with operations associated with the Shenango Valley and the Farrell/Sharon area.
The history maintained by the present-day successor operation states that Sharon Steel owned the Farrell, Pennsylvania plant for almost the entire 20th century until its shutdown in 1992. Operations included blast furnaces, melt shops, hot and cold rolling, pickling, annealing and galvanizing, producing numerous sheet and strip steel products.
The actual manufacturer of this badge itself is not marked, so I would identify Sharon Steel Corporation as the corporate issuer rather than claim that Sharon Steel physically manufactured the badge.Country/Region of Manufacture: United StatesEstimated Release Date / Age
Estimated era: Mid-20th century, most likely circa 1950s-1960s, possibly extending into the early 1970s. This was my Dad's badge and he worked there from the late 1940's until the early 1970's!
The Sharon Steel Corporation name provides a broad historical boundary beginning in 1936, and the Farrell operation continued under Sharon Steel until its 1992 shutdown. Based on the typography, construction, pin hardware and overall design, a mid-century date is the most defensible listing estimate.
Age: Approximately 55-75 years old; exact issue date unknownSharon Steel, employee badge, steel mill badge, vintage badge, worker ID, metal ID pin, Sharon PA, steelworker pin, mill worker, factory badge, industrial pin, company badge, numbered badge, badge 7521, PA steel mill, steel history, mill memorabilia, vintage ID pin, labor history, Pennsylvania Related Items: