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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;gsalexan, post: 2863338, member: 24274&quot;]There is symbolism, but it&#039;s kind of a hodge podge. Dogs were used on many securities, representing loyal guardians, often as watchdogs over vaults and keys. The Egyptian many be a Sphinx, also ever vigilant and symbolizing long-term stability. Not sure about the shield and spears, but I guess that implies protection. Essentially, your money is safe here.</p><p><br /></p><p>Interestingly, these bonds were not long-lived at all. In 1888, the company made a surprise move to expand the territory on which its cars operated. My guess is these bonds were issued to increase capital for this expansion. But the Pullman&nbsp; Company was not keen on this competition and within months of Woodruff&#039;s announcement they purchased its parent company. These bonds were called in or never issued and that&#039;s why they still have all 40 interest coupons attached.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]682589[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]682590[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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