# Item Description

Up for sale is a remarkably well-preserved, museum-grade piece of mid-century American heavy construction history. This curated industrial safety award archive was presented to a supervisor for Morrison-Knudsen Co., Inc. during the peak mid-century era.

Morrison-Knudsen (M-K) was one of the legendary "Six Companies" that built the Hoover Dam and stands as a titan of global civil engineering and construction history. Every piece in this lot bears the historic company's corporate branding and safety motifs.

### What is Included in This Luxury Archive Bundle:

1. **FLUTED BRASS PRESENTATION CIGARETTE / CARD CASE:** A gorgeous, heavy gold-tone mid-century pocket case featuring an elegant vertical fluted pattern. The interior features a spring-loaded tension arm and crisp engravings representing the Morrison-Knudsen corporate headquarters in Boise, Idaho. Excellent snappy closure.

2. **ORIGINAL H.W. MORRISON CONGRATULATIONS SLIP & SLEEVE:** Includes the rare, original gold metallic-finish presentation folding card featuring a portrait graphic of legendary company co-founder Harry W. Morrison. The interior houses the official congratulations letter issued to the employee.

3. **CUSTOM PARKER 45 "INSIGNIA" PEN & PENCIL SET:** A premium executive writing set featuring deep black bodies cleanly engraved with "Individual Safety Contribution / Morrison-Knudsen Co., Inc." The caps feature the iconic enameled "Green Cross for Safety" emblem embedded directly into the arrow clips. Includes the original satin-lined presentation tray and the gold foil outer box shell (Box No. 275, Made in USA).

4. **VINTAGE M-K "SAFETY AWARD" LEATHER POCKET PORTFOLIO:** A clean, black multi-fold personal pocket organizer stamped with gold-leaf typography reading "Safety Award / Morrison-Knudsen Company, Inc. Contractors and Engineers."

5. **VINTAGE M-K LEATHER SNAP-CLOSURE KEY CASE:** A matching black pebble-grain leather key organizer featuring a secure snap button closure and a complete interior row of heavy metal key hanging loops, complete with an open slot for an operator's license card.

### Condition Note:

All items are in beautiful, well-preserved vintage condition. The heavy brass case has a gorgeous original luster with a light aged patina and no major structural dents. The Parker pens are visually stunning with crisp, bright lettering fill. The leather pocket accessories remain structurally sound with tight stitching. Please review all high-resolution macro photos to verify cosmetic details.