A wonderful collection of five original vintage car radiator grille badges from across Europe and beyond. A superb find for any classic car enthusiast or motoring memorabilia collector. All are original — not reproductions.
The five badges included:
🇬🇧 BARC — British Automobile Racing Club — The star of the collection. Iconic shield-shaped badge with chequered background, rampant lion and BARC banner in vivid yellow, blue and red enamel with chrome gear-tooth surround. Genuine members badge — associated with famous circuits including Goodwood, Silverstone and Thruxton. Highly collectible.
🇩🇰 Forenede Danske Motorejere (FDM) — Denmark — Large, impressive silver chrome badge with decorative laurel wreath surround, castle crown above and Danish three-lion motif. Forenede Danske Motorejere is the Danish Motoring Federation, founded 1909. A striking and unusual badge rarely seen in the UK.
🇵🇹 Lisboa Portugal — Circular white enamel badge featuring the Portuguese coat of arms. A charming and colourful souvenir-style motoring badge from Lisbon.
🇧🇷 Brasil / Portugal — Large circular badge in sky blue featuring the Brazilian national coat of arms with Portuguese heraldic elements. A rare and unusual piece reflecting the historical connection between Brazil and Portugal.
🇳🇱 Limburg — Small shield-shaped chrome and enamel badge featuring the Limburg provincial coat of arms with red lion. Limburg is a province shared between the Netherlands and Belgium. Compact and well-detailed.
All badges show age-related wear consistent with their vintage. A fantastic ready-made collection or break up and sell individually. Great display pieces or perfect for fitting to a classic vehicle.
Happy to combine postage with other items.
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