Product Details

This listing is for a vintage King Arthur Flour advertising pin featuring a knight on horseback with Minnesota text. The button measures approximately 1 inch in diameter and features a lithographed design with a metal backing, dating from the early 20th century, approximately 1910 to 1930. The King Arthur brand, established in 1790 by Henry Wood & Company, used this iconic imagery of a knight on a horse to represent purity and strength. The Minnesota text on the button likely refers to the origin of the wheat or a specific regional distribution center, as the company was based in Boston but sourced high-quality hard red spring wheat from the Midwest. This specific style of button was often distributed as a promotional premium or worn by grocers. The item is in good vintage condition. There is expected minor surface wear and light oxidation on the metal reverse consistent with its age, but the lithographed colors remain clear and the text is fully legible. The celluloid or tin surface shows no major cracking or deep scratches.