Beautifully engraved certificate from the Caradine Hat Company issued in 1940. This historic document was printed by Goes and has an ornate border around it with a vignette of an eagle. This item has the signatures of the Company's President, William Christmas and Secretary and is over 66 years old.
Certificate Vignette Caradine Hat Company was one of the United States most recognized brands of hats. In 1931, Maritz Inc. produced the first national sales incentive prize book for the Caradine Hat Company. Soon customers started lining up--big names like Chevrolet, Shell and Ralston-Purina. Jewelry and other prizes were added to the Maritz Sales Builders' portfolio.