The photos and notes below describe the different engraving styles that were used on Medalist instruments over different periods of the Reynolds Company’s history.
1961-1964
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The presence of “Elkhart, Ind” markings indicates horns that were made at the Blessing factory in Elkhart, Indiana (confirmed by Merle Johnson, former President of Blessing). |
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Description TBD |
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Same as above, with the word “Richards” above the “Reynolds” mark. |
1964-1970
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Description TBD |
1971-1979
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In Reynolds’ last decade, all instruments were similarly engraved: a large lowercase “reynolds” with the model name and “Made in USA” in smaller uppercase lettering underneath. |