THE KRIT MOTOR CAR CO. of DETROIT MICHIGAN SWASTIKA lapel pin- Collectors Item

Description: This Vintage RARE "KRIT MOTOR CAR CO. DETROIT MICHIGAN" lapel pin is a true rarity. K-R-I-T (or simply "Krit") was a small automobile manufacturing company between 1909–1916 (pre WWll) and was based in Detroit, Michigan. Krit Motor Car Co. History Krit Motor Car Company's name probably originated from Kenneth Crittenden, who provided financial backing and helped design the cars. The emblem of the cars was a swastika (a symbol that was not yet associated with Nazism, Germany or Adolf Hitler.Krit occupied two different sites during its history: the first one it took over from the Blomstrom car company, and in 1911 moved to the works that had been used by R. M. Owen & Company who had moved to become Owen Magnetic.In 1911 the KRIT Motor Company was purchased by Walter S Russel of the Russel Wheel and Foundry Company.[3]The cars were conventional 4-cylinder models and many were exported to Europe and Australia. In 1913 a six-cylinder car was introduced and Krit tried to increase sales by engineering cars for other marques. The outbreak of World War I seriously damaged the company and it failed in 1915. A few cars were subsequently assembled from remaining parts.The SWASTIKA or BENT CROSS design was the logo adopted by this American Automobile manufacturer (1909– 1916) based in Detroit, Michigan. It was inspired by the Native American Indian's "good fortune "logo and was pre WWII. It is truly unique automobile collectable and can be used as a hat pin, lapel pin or tie pin. This item will be shipped with tracking and insurance within 1 business day of payment receipt. THERE IS ONLY ONE OTHER THAT I'VE FOUND ON EBAY AND IT'S LISTED FOR $2999.00

Price: 99.99 USD

Location: Westlake Village, California

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