Tetra Pond (Tetra Holding GmbH) - promotional badge (1980’s / 1990’s)
Tetra Fish is a company that manufactures pet-care products dedicated to the care of aquarium fish, pond fish and reptiles. They also publish a wide range of books for the same.
Tetra was founded in the early 1950’s in Germany by Dr. Ulrich Baensch who also pioneered the development of dry-flake fish food. Since 2000, Tetra has changed hands and are currently owned by Spectrum Brands Holding Inc (as at 2013).
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References:
www.tetra-fish.com/ (Tetra Fish website).
www.tetra.net/en/en/service/unternehmen/tetra (About the Tetra Fish company).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetra_(company)
www.spectrumbrands.com/ourbrands/globalpetsupplies.aspx (Spectrum Brands website).
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Enamels: 4 (orange, green, blue & white).
Finish: Chrome plated.
Material: Diecast alloy (?).
Fixer: Rollbar pin.
Size: ¾” x 1” (20mm x 25mm).
Process: Diecast moulded and die cut to shape & size.
Imprint: No maker’s name or mark.
Tetra Pond (Tetra Holding GmbH) - promotional badge (1980’s / 1990’s)
Tetra Fish is a company that manufactures pet-care products dedicated to the care of aquarium fish, pond fish and reptiles. They also publish a wide range of books for the same.
Tetra was founded in the early 1950’s in Germany by Dr. Ulrich Baensch who also pioneered the development of dry-flake fish food. Since 2000, Tetra has changed hands and are currently owned by Spectrum Brands Holding Inc (as at 2013).
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References:
www.tetra-fish.com/ (Tetra Fish website).
www.tetra.net/en/en/service/unternehmen/tetra (About the Tetra Fish company).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetra_(company)
www.spectrumbrands.com/ourbrands/globalpetsupplies.aspx (Spectrum Brands website).
.
Enamels: 4 (orange, green, blue & white).
Finish: Chrome plated.
Material: Diecast alloy (?).
Fixer: Rollbar pin.
Size: ¾” x 1” (20mm x 25mm).
Process: Diecast moulded and die cut to shape & size.
Imprint: No maker’s name or mark.