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Lot 90:
Description
An assortment of five vehicle radiator grille badges, comprising examples from motoring organisations, military, and national identity. The collection includes a chromed metal Automobile Association (AA) badge with a yellow painted backing plate, stamped with the serial number 7C13326 at the base. Also included is a circular Caravan Club badge in chromed metal and enamel, featuring a cream outer ring and central red horseshoe logo. A cast metal St. Christopher commemorative badge is present, featuring a winged design with a central medallion embossed with the legend Behold St Christopher And Go Thy Way In Safety, alongside the words Safety and Courtesy. The lot further contains a cast metal British Army Parachute Regiment emblem, depicting a winged parachute surmounted by a crown. Completing the assortment is a rectangular Welsh national badge, featuring the Red Dragon of Wales on a green and white ground above the word Cymru, housed in a chromed metal frame. All badges retain their respective mounting hardware to the reverse, including brackets, bars, and screws.
Automobile Association Badge: 11.5cm high
Caravan Club Badge: 8cm diameter
St. Christopher Badge: 11cm high
Parachute Regiment Badge: 15cm wide
Cymru Badge: 7.5cm high.
Condition report:
The Automobile Association badge shows significant paint loss and chipping to the yellow backing plate, with pitting and surface oxidation present on the chrome finish. The Caravan Club badge is in good vintage condition with minor surface wear and light tarnishing. The St. Christopher and Parachute Regiment badges exhibit heavy patina, surface oxidation, and pitting consistent with age and prolonged exposure. The Cymru badge remains in good modern condition with minimal wear to the insert and frame.
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