The KRIT (K-R-I-T) Motor Co. started car production in Detroit / Michigan in 1909.
They offered four-cylinder cars for the whole of their lives, except for 1913 when a KRIT Six was marketed for that single year.
As emblem the swastika has been selected ( years before Adolf Hitler abused the emblem) to ensure favor of auspicious gods !
The company was in financial trouble most of the time and car production ceased in 1915.
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early KRIT badge made of brass, without enamel |
Size
| 6.8 cm x 6.8 cm |
Year | 1910 |
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reverse without makers mark |
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1910 ad with original emblem |
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KRIT radiator showing the brass badge |
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another 1910 advertisment showing the brass emblem
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And here is one of the most sought after radiator emblems:
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original KRIT emblem found via metal detecting |
Size
| 5.4 cm |
Year | 1914 - 1916 |
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showing false rivets the KRIT badge was nevertheless soldered on the radiator |
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Cheerio: the photograph obviously loved the KRIT radiator
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1914 - 1916 brochure showing the blue / white emblem
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As it is rare and expensive Harry Pulfer reproduced this emblem choosing the wrong colors.
The colors red, black and white were used for the NAZI swastika. I have never seen a KRIT radiator with an emblem in these colors. Only accessories like pins and brooches are showing these colors.
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for more information about Harry Pulfer go to the post " Harry Pulfer " |
For more radiator emblems see older posts or top right ( list of car makers ).
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I have an original brass cover with no enamel
ReplyDeleteI have a iron on patch with this car company with the swastika is it rare.
ReplyDeleteI have a olive green Fine thread cap that says KRIT with a swastika
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