The selected region shows a vintage cast metal car club plaque or dashboard/grille badge from the mid-20th century, specifically belonging to the Carb-O-Lets car club from Salem, Illinois.Overview of the PlaqueDesign: Features embossed lettering reading "CARB-O-LETS" with "SALEM ILL" down the side, centered around crossed checkered racing flags.Colors: Painted in green and silver/aluminum, showing natural aging, weathering, and paint wear.History: Car club plaques (often cast in aluminum) were popular accessories in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, typically mounted on the grille, bumpers, or rear decks of hot rods and custom cars to display club affiliation at races and meets.