A pair of embroidered Phillips 66 Sweeny Refinery safety award patches from 1985, commemorating significant safety milestones at the petrochemical complex in Texas.
These industrial patches represent a specific moment in corporate safety history and appeal to collectors of vintage company memorabilia, oil and gas industry ephemera, and workplace patches with documented provenance.
Details
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Item: Embroidered safety award patches (set of 2)
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Era: 1985
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Company: Phillips 66 / Sweeny Refinery & Petrochemical Complex
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Materials: Embroidered cloth with merrowed edges
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Colors: Cream/off-white with black borders, red and blue accents
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Size: Patch 1: 4" × 3" (oval). Patch 2: 5" × 2.75" (rectangular)
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Maker/Mark: Phillips 66 branding visible; no embroiderer mark visible
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Special Features: Patch 1 commemorates "One Year 2,750,000 Safe Hours April 12, 1985." Patch 2 commemorates "1,000,000 Hours Safety Award"
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
- Embroidery crisp and colors well-preserved
- Both patches intact with clean merrowed edges
- Text and designs legible and complete
Issues / Wear
- Visible yellowing on cream background consistent with age
- Oval safety patch feels stiff with age-related fabric stiffening
- No staining or tears observed
See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
The Sweeny complex operated as a major Phillips 66 refinery and petrochemical facility in Texas. These patches marked specific safety achievements—reaching safety milestones in a heavy industrial operation was noteworthy and worth commemorating.
A real piece of 1980s industrial identity, meant to be worn and earned, now part of collecting history.
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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
