#61 • Corbin Colonel Certificate Presented to Colonel Harland Sanders

Part of The Colonel Sanders Artifact Collection (live auction by The Menish Group Auction & Real Estate)

High bid $3,000.00

Status: Sold

Description A Corbin Colonel certificate presented to Colonel Harland Sanders, recognizing the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken in the community most closely associated with the origins of his business success. Corbin, Kentucky occupies a central place in the Sanders story. It was there that Sanders operated the restaurant and motel that helped establish his reputation and where the cooking methods, hospitality standards, and business practices that would ultimately evolve into Kentucky Fried Chicken were refined and developed. Preserved within the Claudia Sanders Dinner House collection, the certificate serves as a tangible connection between Sanders and the community that played a pivotal role in his rise from local restaurateur to international business icon. Historical Significance While the Kentucky Colonel commission remains the Commonwealth's highest honorary title, local recognitions often provide important context regarding how historical figures were viewed within their own communities. The Corbin Colonel certificate reflects Sanders' enduring association with Corbin and acknowledges the importance of the city within the broader Kentucky Fried Chicken story. For collectors of Sanders memorabilia and Kentucky history, the certificate represents a meaningful link to the place where the foundations of the Kentucky Fried Chicken brand were established. Provenance From the Claudia Sanders Dinner House collection. Preserved among the personal effects and historical materials associated with Colonel Harland Sanders and retained through the close relationship between Sanders and the Settle family. Condition Notes Please review all photographs and conduct your own inspection regarding condition, preservation, framing, staining, fading, restoration, and overall presentation.