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What does “Made in CH “ mean on my new Compact?

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us Offline Jeffjeeptj

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What does “Made in CH “ mean on my new Compact?
on: December 10, 2023, 01:56:40 AM
Just received this “compact”  with this box closure sticker on it. 

Does this mean China?
Did I get an impostor?
Is there a new factory?

Thanks

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Re: What does “Made in CH “ mean on my new Compact?
Reply #1 on: December 10, 2023, 02:00:23 AM
CH = Switzerland

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us Offline Bunk Tuppins

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Re: What does “Made in CH “ mean on my new Compact?
Reply #2 on: December 10, 2023, 02:58:18 AM
Confoederatio Helvetica, ie Switzerland

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Re: What does “Made in CH “ mean on my new Compact?
Reply #3 on: December 10, 2023, 03:08:11 AM
I’ve got a lot to learn.  Thanks
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Re: What does “Made in CH “ mean on my new Compact?
Reply #4 on: December 10, 2023, 08:36:44 PM
The name originates from the Helvetii a celtic tribe living in the region of today's Switzerland. Helvetia has become the personification of Switzerland, so while the US got their eagle, we got a kick-ass lady with shield and spear:

Backside of our 2 CHF coin (as you can see, the CH is even in our currency: Confoederatio Helvetica Franc)
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Re: What does “Made in CH “ mean on my new Compact?
Reply #5 on: December 10, 2023, 10:20:08 PM
Not to mention your 700th anniversary in 1991 after a certain oath in a certain field - my first job after my post graduate degree was as Desk Officer for Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein in the UK FCO - happy days!  :cheers:
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Re: What does “Made in CH “ mean on my new Compact?
Reply #6 on: December 19, 2023, 12:55:21 PM
And it's the international ISO code for Switzerland and is the identifier on the back of cars - Right?
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Re: What does “Made in CH “ mean on my new Compact?
Reply #7 on: December 19, 2023, 06:50:05 PM
Certainly is, Huntsman!  :cheers:
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Re: What does “Made in CH “ mean on my new Compact?
Reply #8 on: December 21, 2023, 12:05:58 AM
Quote from: Jeffjeeptj on December 10, 2023, 03:08:11 AM
I’ve got a lot to learn.  Thanks

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