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Description
This lot comprises two vintage British radiator badges, including a Royal Automobile Club Associate badge and a Civil Service Motoring Association badge. The Royal Automobile Club (RAC) Associate badge is constructed from cast metal with an central enamel Union Jack emblem in red, white, and blue. The circular frame is topped with a Tudor crown finial and features a small winged figure at the base. The lower base plate is embossed with the maker’s mark FIRMIN. The Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA) badge is made from chrome-plated metal with multi-coloured enamel accents. It features a central winged wheel motif over a blue ground, surrounded by a black enamel border with the organisation’s name. This badge is also topped with a Tudor crown finial featuring red enamel in the arches. Both items retain original mounting hardware on the reverse, including bolts and backing plates.
RAC Badge Height: 11.5 cm
CSMA Badge Height: 11 cm.
Condition report:
The Royal Automobile Club badge is in poor to fair vintage condition, showing heavy surface pitting, oxidation, and significant loss to the original plated finish. The central enamel remains present but shows age-related wear. The rear mounting hardware is heavily rusted. The Civil Service Motoring Association badge is in good vintage condition with light pitting and surface wear to the chrome finish. The enamel remains largely intact and vibrant. The reverse mounting plate and wingnut show significant surface rust.
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