1955 State Farm Insurance Operation Flagship Sales Award
Thank you for the information. You all are good! When I was a Boy Scout in the early 1970s I wore this watch while we were on a bike trip along the C&O Canal. We found a rope swing that went out over the canal. While on the swing I was pushed into the tree and blacked out and fell into the water. I was fine, however the watch was not. Because it was one my father’s first awards from State Farm, where he worked for 31 years, he took it to be repaired. Now that you mention it I’m pretty sure they did replace the hands.
It’s interesting to see that it came with an expansion band. I am actually looking for a new band. Although I would prefer leather. Do any of you have any recommendations for one that might be appropriate?
In reply to Medal of Honor watch for by Geoff Baker
I had to google Operation Flagship. I recall hearing about this many year ago.
In reply to I had to google Operation by mybulova_admin
I remember the Law Enforcement Operation Flagship noted on Wikipedia (I was a Redskins fan back then) - I believe it was in 1985. I think the reference on the watch was an insurance campaign. If you google "Operation Flagship State Farm Insurance", A bunch of 1955 trophy references pop up.
It will take more research, but it appears this watch was an award for sales "above and beyond the call of duty" so to speak, like the US medal it's named after.
My guess would be this was a first prize award to the top selling agents or agent of 1955, which is very cool. A lot better than a trophy! I don't think the choosing of a watch called "Medal of Honor" by State Farm was a coincidence.