Rare Atari employee service badge?

[davekel]

Can anyone here help me identify this lapel badge I bought around 20+ years ago? It was bought from the Computer Exchange in London after they had visited the Atari HQ clear out sale. I was told that it was given to employees after 20 years of service but I can't find any info on this item anywhere. It has (CTO 1/10 10k DGLGE) stamped on the back... which is something to do with the percentage of gold content. It's a tiny, shiny, lovely little thing with some sort of jewel/gem in the base. Any ideas? Thank you!

 

Oh, it came in a smart brown velvet lined little box with a tiny note that says O C TANNER (www.octannerjewelers.com) and then some inspection notes about the item.

 

I've just edited this next bit as I have discovered it is the original box as the CTO logo on the back of the badge is the mark of O C TANNER - who made badges for years of service. So, I've kind of begun to answer my own question haven't I! Here's where I found the CTO info (www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/142265-solved-gold-tie-lapel-pin-possible-diamonds-what.html)

 

 

 

Edited January 2, 2013 by davekel

[Michael David Morsette]

Though you've answered your question, thanks for sharing. I enjoy little items like this.

[mr.bill]

I have your answer. I got a bag of stuff from an atari games employee. In the bag was the 5 year pin in original jewelry box and slipcover.

 

Edited October 20, 2021 by mr.bill