Set of Four Dekalb “Leaders” Advertising Pins green glass surface scuffs to the lettering

surface scuffs to the lettering

well-used commercial character

flanked by open display shelves with turned gallery rails-designed to elevate and frame decorative objects rather than conceal them

when illiteracy and the need for bold street-level recognition drove merchants to adopt literal representations of their trade

Fish-themed bookends were popular in the early 20th century

Set of Four Dekalb “Leaders” Advertising Pins green glass surface scuffs to the letteringA group of four Dekalb advertising pins featuring the company's iconic winged ear of corn emblem, cast in silver tone metal with a serrated, bottle cap style edge. The design is bold and direct "DEKALB LEADERS" encircles the central mark, reinforcing the brand's long standing positioning within agricultural innovation and seed development. All pins show age related wear including surface scratching, light oxidation, and minor discoloration to the