Marmon honor award 1926

[nickelroadster]

I aquired this pin at a Marmon club muster. It was sent to the club by the granddaughter of the recipient. She told us that he was an employee of the Marmon company and did not reallly know what it was. It says Marmon honor award 1926 with 5m in the middle. Does anyone have a clue or even a guess as to what the award might have been given for. Don't be afraid to make a wild guess as I have heard a few but none really seems to strike home.

Edited June 19, 2013 by nickelroadster
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[Guest prs519]

Perhaps the sale of 5 Marmons would be a milestone? Just a guess.

Perry

[nickelroadster]

Thanks for the guess. I am trying to think of what honor would be for an employee of an auto co. I wonder if 5M does not mean five thousand. Might it not mean something for charity like raising $5000 for some charity? Need some more guesses.

[nickelroadster]

Surely someone has a guess or two what this pin may have been awarded for. Come on guys, someone can make a wild guess here.

[trimacar]

In googling same, I found some reference to hill climbs where the time was 5 minutes, which could be 5M. Don't really think that's the answer.

My real guess it's a 5 year pin for working for the company 5 years, and they just added the "M" for Marmon.......