{"product_id":"vintage-1969-1970-dekalb-man-of-action-sales-award","title":"Vintage 1969-1970 \"DeKalb Man of Action\" Sales Award","description":"\u003cp\u003e1970; DeKalb Agricultural Association - DeKalb, IL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPresentation desk set awarded as a \"DeKalb Man of Action\" recognition piece for the 1969-70 sales year. The walnut-finished base features a cast metal DeKalb flying ear of corn emblem mounted on a pedestal alongside a Parker ballpoint pen holder. A brass presentation plaque is engraved \"DEKALB MAN OF ACTION 1969-70,\" identifying the piece as a commemorative sales or dealer award associated with DeKalb's agricultural marketing and seed sales programs. The winged corn motif served as one of the company's most recognizable promotional symbols during the mid-twentieth century.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDeKalb Agricultural Association was founded in DeKalb, Illinois and became one of the most influential seed corn producers in the United States, widely recognized for its Flying Ear logo and extensive dealer network.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShows moderate wear consistent with age and office display use including surface scratches, scattered finish wear, and light oxidation to metal components. Brass plaque shows tarnish and handling wear. Parker pen remains present in holder. Overall structurally sound and displays well.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n9\" W x 4\" D x 8\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 301442 - 062223\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 060226\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44152796839979,"sku":"301442","price":825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/d6bb0489-7ae3-5e7c-8ef5-f7aa4f7f34fd.jpg?v=1780439539","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/vintage-1969-1970-dekalb-man-of-action-sales-award","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}